Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 69
मन्त्रसिद्ध्यर्थं गुरुपूजा–आज्ञा–पौरश्चर्यविधिः / Guru-Authorization, Offerings, and Puraścaraṇa for Mantra-Siddhi
सिद्धेन गुरुणादिष्टस्सुसिद्ध इति कथ्यते । असिद्धेनापि वा दत्तस्सिद्धसाध्यस्तु केवलः । असाधितस्साधितो वा सिध्यत्वेन न संशयः । श्रद्धातिशययुक्तस्य मयि मंत्रे तथा गुरौ
siddhena guruṇādiṣṭassusiddha iti kathyate | asiddhenāpi vā dattassiddhasādhyastu kevalaḥ | asādhitassādhito vā sidhyatvena na saṃśayaḥ | śraddhātiśayayuktasya mayi maṃtre tathā gurau
A mantra imparted by a perfected guru is called “fully accomplished.” Even if given by one not perfected, by its very nature it remains capable of accomplishment. Whether not yet practiced or already practiced, there is no doubt it leads to attainment—especially for one endowed with intense faith in Me, in the mantra, and in the guru.
Lord Shiva (teaching within the Vāyavīya philosophical discourse)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Significance: Frames mantra-siddhi as grounded in Śiva’s inherent power and intensified by śraddhā and guru-bhakti; supports the Siddhānta emphasis on dīkṣā/upadeśa and grace.
Type: panchakshara
FAQs
It teaches that mantra-attainment ultimately rests on Śiva’s grace, accessed through steadfast faith—faith in Śiva (Pati), in the mantra as His power, and in the guru as the channel of transmission. Thus, sincere śraddhā makes the path effective even amid human limitations.
In Linga/Saguṇa worship, the mantra is the living link to Śiva’s presence. The verse emphasizes that when devotion to Śiva and trust in the guru-mantra lineage are firm, worship becomes fruitful—supporting both external Linga-pūjā and inner communion with Śiva.
Regular mantra-japa received from the guru, performed with heightened faith and reverence—ideally alongside Shaiva observances such as purity, devotion, and disciplined practice (e.g., daily japa and worship), since śraddhā in Śiva, mantra, and guru is stated as the key condition for siddhi.