Shloka 16
Vaiśyanātha-avatāra-kathā
The Account of Śiva’s Manifestation as Vaiśyanātha
तमागतं सुसंपूज्य सा वेश्या परया मुदा । स्वस्थाने सादरं वैश्यं सुन्दरी हि न्यवेशयत्
tamāgataṃ susaṃpūjya sā veśyā parayā mudā | svasthāne sādaraṃ vaiśyaṃ sundarī hi nyaveśayat
Cuando llegó el mercader, aquella cortesana, colmada de gran gozo, lo honró con la debida hospitalidad y, con respeto, sentó al apuesto vaiśya en su propio lugar.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
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It highlights dharmic conduct—respectful reception and honoring a guest—which purifies intention and supports the mind’s readiness for devotion to Shiva (Pati) and for liberation-oriented living.
Though not explicitly about the Liṅga, the verse reflects the Shaiva ethic that outer actions—hospitality, reverence, and humility—become offerings in the spirit of Saguna Shiva worship, where devotion is expressed through conduct.
A practical takeaway is to treat service to guests and devotees as Shiva-sevā; mentally offer one’s actions to Shiva with the Panchakshara attitude—remembering “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” while performing respectful service.