Shloka 18
Śiva-Pūjākramaḥ — The Procedural Order of Shiva Worship
Pañcāvaraṇa & Upacāras
कृत्वा चान्तान्स्वासनेषु स्थापयित्वा यथासुखम् । शुद्धोदकम्प्रदायाथ कर्प्पूरादि यथोदितम्
kṛtvā cāntānsvāsaneṣu sthāpayitvā yathāsukham | śuddhodakampradāyātha karppūrādi yathoditam
Après avoir accompli comme il se doit les rites préliminaires et les avoir installés à l’aise sur leurs sièges respectifs, il doit offrir de l’eau pure; puis présenter le camphre et les autres offrandes, exactement selon la prescription.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva’s ritual injunctions to the sages)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
FAQs
It emphasizes that devotion to Shiva is expressed through orderly, scripture-aligned worship—purity (śuddhodaka) and correct sequence refine the devotee’s mind and make the act fit for grace (anugraha) in Shaiva Siddhanta.
The verse points to standard upacāras (services) used in Saguna worship—offering water for purification and items like camphor (often linked with ārati/fragrance)—which are integral to Linga-puja performed as instructed in the Purana.
Follow the prescribed puja order: seat the participants properly, offer pure water first, then offer camphor and related upacāra items—maintaining cleanliness, attention, and reverence throughout.