Shloka 82
गजाननपूजा तथा औपासन-होमविधिः
Worship of Gajānana and the Procedure of Aupāsana-Homa
सौरैस्तु किरणैरेव होमारम्भाग्निमध्यगान् । निक्षिप्य होमसम्पूर्त्तौ भस्म संगृह्य गोपयेत्
sauraistu kiraṇaireva homārambhāgnimadhyagān | nikṣipya homasampūrttau bhasma saṃgṛhya gopayet
Using only the sun’s rays, one should place the offerings into the fire kindled for the homa; and when the oblation is complete, one should gather the sacred ash (bhasma) and preserve it with care.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Kailasa Samhita’s ritual teaching to the sages)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Significance: Frames bhasma (vibhūti) as a purificatory sacramental remnant of Śaiva rite; preserving it supports daily Śiva-smaraṇa and protection from pāśa (impurity/bondage).
Cosmic Event: Solar agency (sauraiḥ kiraṇaiḥ) highlights Sūrya as visible carrier of tejas used to kindle/empower the rite.
FAQs
It sanctifies bhasma as a sacred remainder of disciplined worship: the ash signifies the burning away of mala (impurity) and attachment, guiding the pashu toward the Pati (Shiva) through purified conduct.
In Saguna Shiva worship, homa supports linga-puja by offering into consecrated fire; the resulting bhasma is preserved as Shiva’s grace-bearing sign and later applied as Tripundra, reinforcing devotion and remembrance of Shiva.
Complete the homa properly, then collect and safeguard the bhasma (vibhuti) for sacred use—especially for Tripundra application and as a purity aid alongside mantra-japa such as the Panchakshara.