Shloka 44

सूर्यरथ-रचना, ध्रुव-प्रेरणा, मास-गणाः च

Jyotish-chakra: Surya’s Motion and Monthly Retinues

Devanagari script

द्वादशास्य क्रमेणैव कुर्वते ऽभीषुसंग्रहम् प्रयान्ति यज्ञोपेतान्ता रक्षोहेतिमुखाः सह

Transliteration

dvādaśāsya krameṇaiva kurvate 'bhīṣusaṃgraham prayānti yajñopetāntā rakṣohetimukhāḥ saha

Translation

In the very sequence of the Twelve-faced cycle, they gather into the rays (of the Sun). Then, accompanied by the concluding portions of the sacrifice, they proceed together—those whose foremost purpose is the repelling of rākṣasas, bearing protective weapons.

Word by Word

• द्वादशास्य: twelve-faced/twelvefold (cycle)

• क्रमेण: in order/sequence

• एव: indeed

• कुर्वते: they do/perform

• अभीषु-संग्रहम्: collection/assembling of rays

• प्रयान्ति: they go forth/proceed

• यज्ञ-उपेत-अन्ता: accompanied by the end/closing rites of the sacrifice

• रक्षः: rākṣasas/demonic forces

• हेति: weapon/means of striking

• मुखाः: foremost/front-facing/with as their primary aim

• सह: together/along with

Speaker

Suta (narrating the Purana to the sages; internal ritual description inferred)

Characters & Entities

• Surya
• Rakshasas
• Yajna

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It links Shiva-oriented dharma to yajña-based cosmic order: protective, orderly ritual action supports the pashu (soul) in resisting pasha (harmful forces), aligning life with Pati’s governance.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva-tattva is implied as the sovereign order behind ritual and protection: the forces that preserve and purify operate within a divinely structured sequence, ultimately serving Pati’s safeguarding of beings.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A yajña-krama (ordered sacrificial sequence) culminating in protective measures—rites and implements meant to ward off hostile influences—supporting steadiness and purity that aid Pashupata-oriented discipline.