Shloka 85

Devanagari script

आज्ञासिद्धं क्रियासिद्धं श्रद्धासिद्धं सुमानसम् एवं च दक्षिणासिद्धं मन्त्रं सिद्धं यतस्ततः

Transliteration

ājñāsiddhaṃ kriyāsiddhaṃ śraddhāsiddhaṃ sumānasam evaṃ ca dakṣiṇāsiddhaṃ mantraṃ siddhaṃ yatastataḥ

Translation

A mantra is perfected when it is perfected by right injunction (ājñā), by correct performance (kriyā), by faith (śraddhā) and a well-composed mind; and likewise by the proper sacrificial fee (dakṣiṇā). Thus the mantra is established as effective in every way.

Word by Word

• ājñā-siddham: perfected through proper command/injunction (śāstric authorization)

• kriyā-siddham: perfected through correct ritual action and observance

• śraddhā-siddham: perfected through faith and inner trust

• su-mānasam: having a pure, well-directed mind

• evaṃ ca: and in this manner

• dakṣiṇā-siddham: perfected through proper dakṣiṇā (honorarium/ritual gift)

• mantram: the mantra

• siddham: accomplished, efficacious

• yataḥ tataḥ: from every side, in all respects

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the puranic teaching on worship discipline)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It defines mantra-siddhi for Linga-puja as a complete discipline: scriptural authorization, correct ritual action, faith with a purified mind, and proper dakṣiṇā—so worship is both inner (bhāva) and outer (vidhi).

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

Shiva as Pati responds to wholeness in sadhana: when the pashu (soul) aligns conduct, mind, and offering, the mantra becomes a true vehicle of Shiva’s grace, loosening pasha (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights mantra-japa within Shiva-puja supported by śāstric vidhi, precise kriyā, śraddhā, mental purity (citta-śuddhi), and dakṣiṇā—key supports for effective Pāśupata-oriented worship.