Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 54
भक्ताधिकारि-द्विजधर्म-योगिलक्षणवर्णनम् / Duties of Qualified Devotees and Marks of Yogins
तस्मात्कर्माण्यकृत्वा वा कृत्वा वांतर्बहिःक्रमात् । येन केनाप्युपायेन शिवे चित्तं निवेशयेत्
tasmātkarmāṇyakṛtvā vā kṛtvā vāṃtarbahiḥkramāt | yena kenāpyupāyena śive cittaṃ niveśayet
Ainsi, que l’on agisse ou que l’on s’abstienne d’agir—que l’on suive les rites extérieurs ou la discipline intérieure—par quelque moyen que ce soit, qu’on établisse fermement l’esprit en Śiva. De cette fixation sur Dieu naissent le relâchement des liens et la maturation de la délivrance.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
Type: panchakshara
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that the essential practice is citta-niveśa—establishing the mind in Śiva (Pati). Whether through action, renunciation, outer worship, or inner yoga, the goal is unwavering Shiva-remembrance that dissolves bondage (pāśa) and matures liberation.
Outer krama can include Liṅga-pūjā, abhiṣeka, mantra-japa, bhasma and rudrākṣa observances—supports that gather the mind into Saguna Śiva. The verse affirms these aids while emphasizing the inner result: the mind becoming steadily lodged in Śiva.
Any effective upāya is endorsed—especially Panchākṣarī japa ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya"), Liṅga-dhyāna, and steady inward recollection while performing daily duties; the practical takeaway is to keep the mind continuously anchored in Śiva.