Shloka 9
Śivarātri-vrata Udyāpana-vidhi
Completion Rite for the Śivarātri Observance
तत्रोमासहितां शंभुमूर्तिन्निर्माय हाटकीम् । पलेन वा तदर्द्धेन यथाशक्त्याथवा व्रती
tatromāsahitāṃ śaṃbhumūrtinnirmāya hāṭakīm | palena vā tadarddhena yathāśaktyāthavā vratī
There, the observer of the vow should fashion a golden image of Lord Śambhu together with Umā—using a pala of gold, or half of that, or according to one’s capacity.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It teaches that devotion (bhakti) and disciplined observance (vrata) are primary, while the material scale of the offering is secondary—one should worship Śiva with Umā in a form suited to one’s means, with sincere intention.
While Jyotirlinga worship often centers on the Liṅga, this verse affirms Saguna-upāsanā by prescribing an image of Umā-Maheśvara; it supports the Shaiva view that form-based worship purifies the devotee and leads toward realization of Śiva as Pati (the Lord).
It suggests a vrata-based pūjā that includes preparing a sacred representation of Śiva with Umā (ideally in gold, or proportionately less), emphasizing offering according to capacity; the core takeaway is disciplined worship with reverence rather than extravagance.