Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 93
पञ्चावरणमार्गस्थं योगेश्वरस्तोत्रम्
Pañcāvaraṇa-mārga Stotra to Yogeśvara Śiva
परस्परानुरक्ताश्च परस्परमनुव्रताः । परस्परमतिस्निग्धाः परस्परनमस्कृताः
parasparānuraktāśca parasparamanuvratāḥ | parasparamatisnigdhāḥ parasparanamaskṛtāḥ
They were mutually devoted, mutually faithful to one another’s vows, deeply affectionate toward each other, and ever offering one another respectful salutations.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It presents the Shaiva ideal of sāttvika relationship and community life—mutual devotion, fidelity to dharma, tenderness, and respectful conduct—which stabilizes the mind and supports bhakti toward Pati (Shiva).
Linga-worship is upheld not only by offerings but by inner discipline: humility (namaskāra), loyalty to vows (anuvrata), and loving harmony among devotees—qualities pleasing to Saguna Shiva and conducive to grace.
Practice daily namaskāra with the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and keep anuvratas—truthfulness, non-injury, purity, and respectful speech—so outer worship aligns with inner devotion.