Shloka 7

योगान्तरायाः, औपसर्गिकसिद्धयः, परवैराग्येन शैवप्रसादः

Devanagari script

साध्ये चित्तस्य हि गुरौ ज्ञानाचारशिवादिषु विपर्ययज्ञानमिति भ्रान्तिदर्शनम् उच्यते

Transliteration

sādhye cittasya hi gurau jñānācāraśivādiṣu viparyayajñānamiti bhrāntidarśanam ucyate

Translation

When the mind’s true aim is to be fulfilled, yet with regard to the Guru and the Shaiva standards—right knowledge (jñāna), right conduct (ācāra), and Shiva and the like—inverted cognition arises; this is called the “perception of delusion” (bhrānti-darśana).

Word by Word

• साध्ये: when the goal is to be accomplished

• चित्तस्य: of the mind

• हि: indeed

• गुरौ: with regard to the Guru

• ज्ञान: right knowledge

• आचार: right conduct/discipline

• शिवादिषु: in Shiva and related Shaiva principles/tattvas

• विपर्यय-ज्ञानम्: inverted/erroneous cognition

• इति: thus

• भ्रान्ति-दर्शनम्: perception/vision of delusion

• उच्यते: is said/called

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the teaching within the Purva-Bhaga’s Shaiva doctrinal exposition)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Guru

FAQs

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

It warns that even while pursuing the goal of Shiva-realization, one may fall into bhrānti—misunderstanding the Guru, Shaiva jñāna, and ācāra—thereby obstructing proper Linga-upāsanā and its fruit.

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

Shiva-tattva is implied as the true reference-point for correct knowledge and discipline; delusion is defined precisely as cognition that turns away from Shiva-centered understanding and the Guru-guided path.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights the yogic necessity of correcting viparyaya (error) through Guru-aligned jñāna and ācāra—core to Pāśupata discipline—so the mind remains fit for Shiva-upāsanā.