Shloka 95

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

साङ्गान् वेदान् यथान्यायम् अधीत्य विधिपूर्वकम् इष्ट्वा यज्ञैर्यथान्यायं ज्योतिष्टोमादिभिः क्रमात्

Transliteration

sāṅgān vedān yathānyāyam adhītya vidhipūrvakam iṣṭvā yajñairyathānyāyaṃ jyotiṣṭomādibhiḥ kramāt

Translation

Having duly studied the Vedas together with their auxiliary disciplines (aṅga), and having performed sacrifices according to rule—beginning in due sequence with rites such as the Jyotiṣṭoma—one advances on the ordained path and becomes fit for the higher turning toward Pati, Lord Śiva.

Word by Word

• sāṅgān: together with the Vedāṅgas (auxiliaries)

• vedān: the Vedas

• yathā-nyāyam: according to proper procedure/tradition

• adhītya: having studied

• vidhi-pūrvakam: in accordance with injunctions

• iṣṭvā: having worshipped/performed (sacrifice)

• yajñaiḥ: by sacrifices

• yathā-nyāyam: as is proper

• jyotiṣṭoma-ādibhiḥ: with (rites) such as the Jyotiṣṭoma and others

• kramāt: gradually, in due sequence

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Vedas
• Jyotishtoma

FAQs

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

It frames Vedic study and correctly performed yajñas as preparatory disciplines that purify the pashu (bound soul) and make one eligible to approach Pati (Śiva) through higher Shaiva worship, including Linga-oriented devotion.

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

Śiva-tattva is implied as the higher goal beyond ritual merit: Vedic rites done in proper order refine the aspirant, but fulfillment culminates in turning toward Śiva as Pati—the supreme Lord who grants the decisive release from pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights orthodox Vedic discipline—study with Vedāṅgas and the sequential performance of śrauta yajñas such as Jyotiṣṭoma—as a stepwise sādhanā that supports later Shaiva realization and Pāśupata-oriented inward ascent.