Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 33
पूजाविधिः
Pūjā-vidhiḥ) — The Supreme Procedure of Worship (Morning Observances
नमस्कृत्य पुनस्तत्र गच्छेच्च शिवसन्निधौ । यदि गेहे पार्थिवीं वा हैमीं वा राजतीं तथा
namaskṛtya punastatra gacchecca śivasannidhau | yadi gehe pārthivīṃ vā haimīṃ vā rājatīṃ tathā
Après s’être prosterné en hommage, qu’on s’avance de nouveau jusqu’à la proche présence de Śiva. Si, dans la maison, se trouve un Śiva-liṅga fait de terre, ou d’or, ou encore d’argent, qu’on s’en approche et qu’on le vénère de la même manière.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It emphasizes reverent approach (namaskāra) and conscious nearness to Śiva through disciplined worship, showing that devotion expressed through proper conduct leads the soul (paśu) toward Śiva’s grace (anugraha).
By listing liṅgas made of earth, gold, and silver, the verse affirms Saguna worship through the liṅga as a sanctified support for meditation and devotion, where Śiva is approached as present and accessible to the devotee.
Offer obeisance, then approach the liṅga in a focused manner for household pūjā—treating the shrine as Śiva’s sannidhi—supporting steady bhakti and inward recollection of Śiva (often alongside mantra-japa such as the Pañcākṣarī).