Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 97

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

Devanagari script

चान्द्रायणादिकाः सर्वाः कृत्वा न्यस्य क्रिया द्विजाः ब्रह्मविद्यामधीत्यैव ज्ञानमासाद्य यत्नतः

Transliteration

cāndrāyaṇādikāḥ sarvāḥ kṛtvā nyasya kriyā dvijāḥ brahmavidyāmadhītyaiva jñānamāsādya yatnataḥ

Translation

Having duly performed all expiatory observances beginning with the Cāndrāyaṇa, the twice-born then lays aside ritual action and, studying Brahmavidyā alone, strives to attain liberating knowledge; by that knowledge the paśu is led toward freedom under Pati.

Word by Word

• चान्द्रायण-आदिकाः: Cāndrāyaṇa and related vows/penances

• सर्वाः: all

• कृत्वा: having done/performed

• न्यस्य: laying aside/renouncing

• क्रियाः: ritual acts/ceremonial duties

• द्विजाः: the twice-born (initiated persons)

• ब्रह्मविद्याम्: Brahmavidyā (knowledge of the Absolute)

• अधीत्य-एव: having studied indeed/only by studying

• ज्ञानम्: knowledge (liberating insight)

• आसाद्य: attaining

• यत्नतः: with effort/earnestly

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the teaching tradition to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It frames a progression: after completing purificatory vows, the seeker can internalize worship by prioritizing Brahmavidyā—turning from external acts to Shiva-centered liberating insight.

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

Shiva is implied as Pati, the Lord who grants jñāna that cuts pasha (bondage) and uplifts the paśu (individual soul) beyond mere ritual merit.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Cāndrāyaṇa and related prāyaścitta-vratas are acknowledged, but the verse highlights the shift to Brahmavidyā (jnana-mārga), aligning with Pāśupata-oriented renunciation and inner discipline.