Shloka 26
Kṣaura-Snāna-Vidhi — Rite of Tonsure/Shaving and Purificatory Bath (Śaiva Procedure)
अभिषिच्योमिति जलं विरजाभस्मलोलितम् । अंगोपमार्ज्जनं कृत्वा सुस्नायाद्भस्मना ततः
abhiṣicyomiti jalaṃ virajābhasmalolitam | aṃgopamārjjanaṃ kṛtvā susnāyādbhasmanā tataḥ
En récitant « Om », qu’on asperge de l’eau mêlée à la vibhūti (bhasma) pure et sans tache. Après avoir essuyé et purifié les membres, qu’on se baigne ensuite pleinement avec cette cendre sacrée.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
FAQs
It teaches inner and outer purification through Om and vibhūti: ash symbolizes the burning away of impurity and ego, aligning the devotee with Shiva (Pati) beyond worldly bonds (pāśa).
By preparing the body through bhasma-based purification, the worshipper becomes fit for Saguna Shiva worship—especially Linga-pūjā—where purity, mantra, and sacred substances support steady devotion and right orientation.
A simple bhasma-snāna practice: chant “Om,” sprinkle water mixed with pure bhasma, wipe/cleanse the body, and then apply/bathe with vibhūti as a Shaiva purification before worship.