Shloka 30
व्यासशौनकादिसंवादः | Vyāsa–Śaunaka and the Sages: Opening Dialogue of the Kailāsa-saṃhitā
सत्कृत्य प्रददुस्तस्मै सौवर्णं विष्टरं शुभम् । सुखोपविष्टः स तदा तस्मिन्सौवर्णविष्टरे । प्राह गंभीरया वाचा पाराशर्य्यो महामुनिः
satkṛtya pradadustasmai sauvarṇaṃ viṣṭaraṃ śubham | sukhopaviṣṭaḥ sa tadā tasminsauvarṇaviṣṭare | prāha gaṃbhīrayā vācā pārāśaryyo mahāmuniḥ
Having duly honored him, they offered him an auspicious golden seat. Seated at ease upon that golden throne, the great sage Pārāśarya then spoke in a deep and steady voice.
Pārāśarya (Vyāsa)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse highlights dharmic preparation for sacred teaching: respectful reception of the guru and a calm, dignified setting that supports śravaṇa (listening) and inner receptivity—key to Shaiva understanding of grace (anugraha).
It sets the narrative frame for instruction: in Shaiva tradition, right conduct and reverence precede receiving teachings about Pati (Shiva), the path of devotion, and proper forms of worship such as Linga-upāsanā.
It implies a sāttvic discipline: offer a respectful āsana to the teacher/deity, sit steadily, and listen with composure—supporting mantra-japa and contemplation once the teaching begins.