Shloka 28

शिवार्चनविधिः — देवतानां पाशुपतव्रतप्राप्तिः तथा पशुपाशविमोक्षणम् (अध्याय ८०)

Devanagari script

गणेशायतनैर् दिव्यैः पद्मरागमयैस् तथा चन्दनैर्विविधाकारैः पुष्पोद्यानैश् च शोभनैः

Transliteration

gaṇeśāyatanair divyaiḥ padmarāgamayais tathā candanairvividhākāraiḥ puṣpodyānaiś ca śobhanaiḥ

Translation

It was adorned with divine sanctuaries of Gaṇeśa, fashioned of ruby; with sandalwood of many forms; and with splendid gardens of flowers—an auspicious arrangement that supports Śiva-worship by removing obstacles and purifying the pāśa, the bond that binds the paśu (soul) to saṃsāra.

Word by Word

• गणेशायतनैः: with shrines/abodes of Gaṇeśa

• दिव्यैः: divine, celestial

• पद्मरागमयैः: made of padmarāga (ruby)

• तथा: and also

• चन्दनैः: with sandalwood (objects/structures/anointments)

• विविधाकारैः: of various shapes/forms

• पुष्पोद्यानैः: with flower-gardens/groves

• च: and

• शोभनैः: beautiful, splendid, auspicious

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Ganesha
• Shiva

FAQs

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

It emphasizes that the sacred environment for Liṅga-pūjā is made auspicious through Gaṇeśa shrines, fragrant sandalwood, and flower-gardens—supports that remove impediments and steady the devotee’s mind for devotion to Pati (Śiva).

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

By highlighting auspicious preparations around worship, it implies Śiva-tattva as the supreme Pati who is approached through purity, beauty, and obstacle-free worship—outer order mirroring the inner purification of the paśu from pāśa.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Pūjā-vidhi preparation: establishing maṅgala supports (Gaṇeśa-āyatana), using candana (sandalwood) and puṣpa (flowers) to cultivate śuddhi and ekāgratā (one-pointedness), aligning with the Pāśupata emphasis on disciplined worship and mental steadiness.