Shloka 25
छायापुरुषलक्षणवर्णनम्
Description of the Marks of the Shadow-Person
सूत उवाच । इति श्रुत्वा ब्रह्मपुत्रवचनं परमार्थदम् । प्रसन्नोऽभूदति व्यासः पाराशर्य्यो मुनीश्वराः
sūta uvāca | iti śrutvā brahmaputravacanaṃ paramārthadam | prasanno'bhūdati vyāsaḥ pārāśaryyo munīśvarāḥ
Sūta said: Having thus heard the words of Brahmā’s son, bestowing the highest truth, sage Vyāsa—the illustrious son of Parāśara—became greatly pleased, O foremost of sages.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It highlights how authentic Shaiva wisdom—described as “paramārtha,” the highest liberating truth—brings inner clarity and joy even to great sages like Vyāsa, showing the purifying power of right teaching (śāstra and guru-vākya) on the path to moksha.
By emphasizing “paramārtha-dam” instruction, the verse frames ritual and devotion (including Linga worship) as effective when grounded in true understanding—moving the devotee from outward practice toward realized knowledge of Pati (Śiva) as the liberating Lord.
The practical takeaway is śravaṇa (reverent listening) to Shaiva teachings; this is commonly paired with japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and contemplative reflection to internalize the highest purport.