Shloka 8
Śivarātri-vrata Udyāpana-vidhi
Completion Rite for the Śivarātri Observance
मण्डलस्य च पार्श्वे वै स्थापनीयाः प्रयत्नतः । मध्ये चैकश्च संस्थाप्यः सौवर्णो वापरो घटः
maṇḍalasya ca pārśve vai sthāpanīyāḥ prayatnataḥ | madhye caikaśca saṃsthāpyaḥ sauvarṇo vāparo ghaṭaḥ
En los lados del maṇḍala ritual deben colocarse cuidadosamente los recipientes, con esmero. Y en el mismo centro ha de instalarse otra vasija (ghaṭa): ya sea una de oro, o bien otro recipiente metálico adecuado.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined, orderly preparation of the sacred space (maṇḍala) so the worship becomes a fit vessel for Śiva’s grace—outer purity supporting inner steadiness and devotion.
The careful placement of pots around and within the maṇḍala establishes a consecrated field for Saguna worship—supporting offerings, sanctified water, and ritual continuity during Liṅga-pūjā.
It suggests maṇḍala-śuddhi and kalasha-sthāpana: arranging vessels with attention and placing a central pot (preferably golden) as a focal support for consecration, offerings, and mantra-based worship.