Shloka 28

Vibhaga 1, Adhyaya 74 — ब्रह्मप्रोक्तलिङ्गार्चनविधिः

Materials, Classes, and Fruits of Linga-Worship

Devanagari script

नृणां तनुं समास्थाय स्थितो रुद्रो न संशयः दर्शनात्स्पर्शनात्तस्य लभन्ते निर्वृतिं नराः

Transliteration

nṛṇāṃ tanuṃ samāsthāya sthito rudro na saṃśayaḥ darśanātsparśanāttasya labhante nirvṛtiṃ narāḥ

Translation

Assuming a human body, Rudra abides among beings—of this there is no doubt. By merely beholding Him and by His touch, people attain nirvṛti: deep pacification and relief from the bonds of suffering.

Word by Word

• नृणाम् (nṛṇām): of humans

• तनुम् (tanum): body, form

• समास्थाय (samāsthāya): having assumed, taking refuge in/entering

• स्थितः (sthitaḥ): abiding, established

• रुद्रः (rudraḥ): Rudra (Shiva as the remover of suffering)

• न (na): not

• संशयः (saṃśayaḥ): doubt

• दर्शनात् (darśanāt): from seeing, by darśana

• स्पर्शनात् (sparśanāt): from touching, by contact

• तस्य (tasya): of Him

• लभन्ते (labhante): obtain, attain

• निर्वृतिम् (nirvṛtim): cessation, repose, spiritual consolation

• नराः (narāḥ): men, people

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Linga Purana to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Rudra
• Shiva

FAQs

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

It emphasizes that Shiva’s grace (anugraha) can operate through immediate presence—darśana and sparśa—supporting the Linga tradition where tangible encounter (seeing/touching/approaching the sacred) becomes a direct means for the pashu to receive peace and loosening of pāśa.

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

Shiva is shown as Pati who can freely assume forms for the welfare of beings; His reality is not limited by embodiment, and His compassionate accessibility allows the bound soul (pashu) to taste nirvṛti through His grace.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Darśana and sparśa as grace-bearing acts—pilgrimage, temple approach, and reverent contact with Shiva’s presence (especially via Linga-sevā) are implied as practical supports to Pāśupata-oriented devotion that calms the mind and weakens bondage.