Shloka 11
Vāyu-jaya (Prāṇa-vijaya) and Yogic Mastery over Time — वायुजय (प्राणविजय) तथा कालजय
शतमब्दं तपस्तप्त्वा कुशाग्रापः पिबेद्द्विजः । तदाप्नोति फलं देवि विप्राणां धारणैकया
śatamabdaṃ tapastaptvā kuśāgrāpaḥ pibeddvijaḥ | tadāpnoti phalaṃ devi viprāṇāṃ dhāraṇaikayā
Oh Diosa, un dos veces nacido que practique austeridades durante cien años y beba sólo agua tomada de las puntas de la hierba kuśa, alcanza ese mismo fruto que los brāhmaṇas obtienen con un solo acto de dhāraṇā (sostenimiento interior firme).
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Significance: Establishes the Purāṇic valuation of inner dhāraṇā over extreme external tapas, encouraging pilgrims/householders toward Śiva-oriented meditation as a swift means to merit and purification.
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It elevates inner yogic steadiness (dhāraṇā) over external hardship, teaching that concentrated awareness aligned to Shiva yields the fruit of long austerities, reflecting Shaiva emphasis on disciplined consciousness and grace.
Dhāraṇā can be directed to Saguna Shiva—such as the Linga as a support for concentration—showing that focused contemplation on Shiva’s form and presence can grant results equal to prolonged ascetic practice.
It points to dhāraṇā: one-pointed concentration/inner retention (often practiced with breath and mantra), which may be supported by Shiva-upāsanā such as japa of the Panchākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and steady contemplation on the Linga.