Shloka 35
नभगोपाख्यानम्
Nabhaga-Upākhyāna: The Account of Nabhaga and Shiva-Jñāna
अध्वरोर्वरितं वस्तु रुद्रभागः प्रकीर्तितः । इत्यपि प्राज्ञवादो हि क्वचिज्जातस्तदिच्छया
adhvarorvaritaṃ vastu rudrabhāgaḥ prakīrtitaḥ | ityapi prājñavādo hi kvacijjātastadicchayā
That consecrated substance belonging to the sacrifice (adhvara) is proclaimed to be Rudra’s rightful share. Indeed, this statement of the wise arose at times by His own will.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Offering: naivedya
FAQs
It teaches that all sacred offering and its sanctified remainder ultimately belongs to Rudra, affirming Shiva as the inner Lord (Pati) of all rites; recognizing His share purifies worship and aligns the sacrificer with divine grace.
By declaring ‘Rudra’s share’ in ritual substance, the verse supports Saguna worship where offerings (naivedya, oblations, prasada) are consciously dedicated to Shiva—often through the Linga—so the rite becomes Shiva-centered rather than merely formal.
Offer the fruit of any ritual first to Shiva with remembrance of Rudra (e.g., japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and then partake as prasada, cultivating the attitude that all sanctity and merit are surrendered to Him.