Shloka 25
साधुवेषद्विजाह्वयावतारकथनम् | Account of the ‘Sādhu-veṣa’ Brahmin-Named Incarnation
Prelude
मया ज्ञातं स्वविज्ञानात्स्वस्थाने शैलसत्तम । तच्छृणु प्रीतितो वच्मि हित्वा दम्भन्तवांतिकम्
mayā jñātaṃ svavijñānātsvasthāne śailasattama | tacchṛṇu prītito vacmi hitvā dambhantavāṃtikam
O best of mountains, in my own true state I have known this through direct inner realization. Now listen: with affection I shall speak, setting aside all pride and pretence in your presence.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Dakshinamurti
FAQs
The verse emphasizes that true Shaiva wisdom is grounded in direct realization (svavijñāna) and must be received with humility—renouncing pride and pretence—so that Shiva’s teaching can become transformative.
It frames the proper inner attitude for Saguna Shiva worship: approaching Shiva (and the Linga as His sacred presence) without outward show, but with sincerity, devotion, and readiness to hear and assimilate His instruction.
The practical takeaway is humility-based sādhanā: begin japa (such as the Panchakshara) and worship with a quiet mind, avoiding display; practice attentive śravaṇa (listening) and inward contemplation to cultivate direct understanding.