Shloka 42
Dāruvana-parīkṣā: Śaṅkara’s Test and the Linga’s Ritual-Theological Grounding
एवं कृते विधौ स्वास्थ्यं भविष्यति न संशय । विकारो न त्रिलोकेस्मिन्भविष्यति सुखं सदा
evaṃ kṛte vidhau svāsthyaṃ bhaviṣyati na saṃśaya | vikāro na trilokesminbhaviṣyati sukhaṃ sadā
When this prescribed rite is performed in this manner, health will surely arise—there is no doubt. In these three worlds there will be no affliction; happiness will prevail always.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Shiva Purana to the sages at Naimisharanya, within the Kotirudra Samhita context)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Significance: Articulates the phala-śruti of correct observance: wholeness (svāsthya) and removal of afflictions (vikāra) across the three worlds—typical of Śiva Purāṇa’s emphasis on ritual correctness yielding both worldly welfare and spiritual auspiciousness.
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It affirms the Shiva Purana principle that faithfully following Shiva-ordained worship (vidhi) restores inner and outer wholeness (svāsthya) and removes disturbances (vikāra), indicating Shiva’s grace stabilizes both body-mind and the devotee’s dharmic life.
In the Kotirudra Samhita, fruits like health and freedom from affliction are typically promised for properly performed Saguna Shiva worship—often centered on Linga-arcana with mantra and offerings—showing how disciplined ritual devotion becomes a channel for Shiva’s protective and healing śakti.
The verse points to performing the specified Shiva-vidhi exactly as enjoined—commonly understood in this Samhita as Linga worship with mantra-japa and regulated offerings—so the practical takeaway is consistent, rule-based Shiva devotion rather than irregular or improvised practice.