Shloka 64

स्वेच्छाविग्रहसंभव-प्रतिष्ठाफलवर्णनम् (विविधशिवमूर्तिप्रतिष्ठा, लोक-फल, शिवसायुज्य)

Devanagari script

कृत्वा भक्त्या यथान्यायं शिवलोके महीयते

Transliteration

kṛtvā bhaktyā yathānyāyaṃ śivaloke mahīyate

Translation

Having performed the worship with devotion, in the proper and prescribed manner, one is honored and exalted in Śiva’s world (Śivaloka).

Word by Word

• कृत्वा (kṛtvā): having done/after performing

• भक्त्या (bhaktyā): with devotion

• यथा-न्यायम् (yathā-nyāyam): according to rule, as enjoined by scripture and proper procedure

• शिव-लोके (śiva-loke): in Shiva’s realm, Śivaloka

• महीयते (mahīyate): is honored, is glorified, attains eminence

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the phala of Shiva-worship to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It states that Linga/Shiva worship done with sincere bhakti and correct vidhi yields a definite fruit: honor and elevated status in Śivaloka, emphasizing both devotion and proper ritual order.

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

Shiva is implied as Pati—the supreme Lord whose realm is Śivaloka—capable of bestowing auspicious post-mortem attainment and divine recognition upon the pashu (individual soul) through devotion aligned with dharma.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights Shiva-puja performed yathānyāya (as prescribed)—a disciplined, rule-based devotional practice that supports purification of the pashu and loosening of pāśa (bondage) through right worship.