Shloka 49
Sadācāra–Varṇa-lakṣaṇa and Prātaḥkṛtya
Right Conduct, Social Typologies, and Morning Purification
अत ऊर्ध्वमतिक्रांते पुनः प्रैषं समाचरेत् । एवं कृत्वा दोषशांतिरन्यथा रौरवं व्रजेत्
ata ūrdhvamatikrāṃte punaḥ praiṣaṃ samācaret | evaṃ kṛtvā doṣaśāṃtiranyathā rauravaṃ vrajet
If the prescribed time has passed, one should again perform the expiatory rite (prāyaścitta) as enjoined. By doing so, the fault is pacified; otherwise, one would go to Raurava, a hellish state of suffering.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Bhairava
Shakti Form: Durgā
Role: destructive
Cosmic Event: Naraka consequence (Raurava) invoked as moral-cosmic sanction.
FAQs
It teaches accountability in Śiva-dharma: when a lapse occurs, one should restore purity through the prescribed prāyaścitta so the doṣa is calmed and the sādhaka’s path toward Śiva’s grace is not obstructed.
In Liṅga/Saguṇa-Śiva worship, correctness of time, method, and purity supports receptivity to Śiva’s anugraha (grace). The verse emphasizes rectifying missed or delayed observances so the worship remains spiritually effective.
It specifically points to repeating the enjoined prāyaścitta when the time-limit is crossed—typically accompanied by renewed resolve, purification, and steady mantra-japa (such as the Pañcākṣarī) as part of restoring discipline.