Shloka 27
यथाकथंचिद्विधिना रम्यं लिंगं प्रकारयेत् । पंचसूत्रविधानां च पार्थिवेन विचारयेत्
yathākathaṃcidvidhinā ramyaṃ liṃgaṃ prakārayet | paṃcasūtravidhānāṃ ca pārthivena vicārayet
In whatever manner is feasible, following the proper rule, one should fashion a beautiful Liṅga. And with a Liṅga made of earth, one should duly contemplate and apply the prescribed arrangement of the fivefold ‘sūtras’ (ritual principles).
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating Śiva-worship procedures to the sages of Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Tatpuruṣa
Sthala Purana: Procedural instruction rather than site-myth: the devotee should fashion a pleasing liṅga as feasible, yet ‘according to rule’ (vidhi), and apply the pañca-sūtra ordinances—echoing Āgamic concern for correct icon/rite formation.
Significance: Highlights that even simple, accessible worship (clay liṅga) becomes efficacious when aligned with vidhi and contemplative attention.
Role: teaching
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It teaches that sincere devotion expressed through correctly guided practice is accepted—one may worship Śiva by making a simple earth Liṅga, provided the worship follows dharmic order and mindful observance of the prescribed principles.
The Liṅga is Saguna worship that stabilizes the mind and channels devotion toward Pati (Śiva). By forming and honoring the Liṅga with rule-based reverence, the devotee approaches Śiva’s grace while gradually maturing toward deeper realization.
It points to Pārthiva-liṅga worship (making a clay/earth Liṅga) and performing the fivefold prescribed observances (‘pañca-sūtra’) with reflection—typically supported by mantra-japa such as the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and disciplined pūjā conduct.