Shloka 45
अद्वैतशैवसिद्धान्ते पुरुष-प्रकृति-विचारः
Puruṣa–Prakṛti Analysis in Advaita Śaiva Doctrine
तव तस्य मयि प्रेक्षा लोकाशिक्षार्थमादरात् । लोकोपकारकरणे विचरन्तीह साधवः
tava tasya mayi prekṣā lokāśikṣārthamādarāt | lokopakārakaraṇe vicarantīha sādhavaḥ
Your regard—his and yours—shown toward me with reverence is meant to instruct the world. For in this world the virtuous sādhus wander about, engaged in doing what benefits all beings.
An enlightened devotee (a righteous speaker within the Kailasha Samhita narrative, addressing a revered divine personage)
Tattva Level: pashu
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches lokasaṅgraha: the truly righteous act with reverence and compassion so their conduct becomes instruction for society, aligning personal devotion with the welfare of all.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, devotion to Saguna Shiva (as worshiped in the Linga) must mature into Shiva-like qualities—purity, humility, and universal beneficence—so worship is validated through compassionate action.
Practice japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with the sankalpa of lokopakāra, and support it with sattvic conduct—charity, service, and restraint—so the mantra bears fruit in lived dharma.