Shloka 11
Brahmā–Viṣṇu-Pūjā: Upacāra-Vistāra and Īśvara’s Prasāda
Offerings in Shiva Worship and the Lord’s Grace
एतत्काले तु यः कुर्यात्पूजां मल्लिंगबेरयोः । कुर्यात्तु जगतः कृत्यं स्थितिसर्गादिकं पुमान्
etatkāle tu yaḥ kuryātpūjāṃ malliṃgaberayoḥ | kuryāttu jagataḥ kṛtyaṃ sthitisargādikaṃ pumān
But whoever, at this prescribed time, performs worship of My Liṅga and the consecrated icon, that person truly accomplishes the cosmic work of the universe—such as creation and sustenance—and becomes a fit instrument of the Lord’s ordered power.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva’s worship-teachings to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It teaches that worship done at the scripturally appointed time is not merely personal devotion; it harmonizes the devotee with Shiva’s cosmic order, so the worshipper participates in the divine functions symbolized as creation and sustenance.
By naming both the Liṅga and the consecrated icon (bera), the verse affirms Saguna worship as a valid and powerful means: the formless Lord is approached through sacred form, and that disciplined worship aligns one with Shiva’s governing grace.
Perform timely Liṅga/bera pūjā with mantra (commonly the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), maintaining purity and focused attention; the core takeaway is disciplined, time-bound worship rather than casual or irregular practice.