Shloka 32
Maṇḍala–Pūjā–Homa Krama
Maṇḍala Worship and Homa Sequence for the Disciple
महेश्वरं तथोत्सृज्य कृत्वान्यां च कलामिमाम् । शांत्यतीतां कलां नीत्वा तद्व्याप्तिमवलोकयेत्
maheśvaraṃ tathotsṛjya kṛtvānyāṃ ca kalāmimām | śāṃtyatītāṃ kalāṃ nītvā tadvyāptimavalokayet
Thus, setting aside even the notion of Maheśvara as an object of contemplation, and fashioning this other mode of meditation, one should lead awareness beyond the level of ‘śānti’ into the transcendent kalā; then one should behold Its all-pervasive permeation.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Vāyavīya teachings to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It points to a higher Shaiva contemplation where even the refined concept of “Lord as an object” is relinquished, and awareness is led beyond tranquil absorption into recognition of Shiva’s all-pervasive reality (vyāpti), supporting liberation through direct insight.
It implies a progression: Saguna supports (like Linga worship and form-based devotion) stabilize the mind, but the seeker is then guided beyond form-concepts toward the subtler recognition of Shiva as the omnipresent Pati, not limited to any single object.
A meditative practice of inner withdrawal and refinement of contemplation: moving from object-focused dhyāna on Maheśvara to subtler, non-objectifying awareness, culminating in perceiving Shiva’s pervasion everywhere; this pairs well with japa of the Panchākṣarī and steady breath-mind discipline.