Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 70
समयाह्वय-संस्कारः — Rite of ‘Samayāhvaya’ and the Preparatory Layout
Maṇḍapa, Vedi, Kuṇḍas, Maṇḍala, Śiva-kumbha
ततः स समयो नाम भविष्यति शिवाश्रमे । लब्धाधिकारो गुर्वाज्ञापालकस्तद्वशो भवेत्
tataḥ sa samayo nāma bhaviṣyati śivāśrame | labdhādhikāro gurvājñāpālakastadvaśo bhavet
Ensuite, dans l’āśrama de Śiva, surviendra un temps nommé « Samaya ». Ayant obtenu l’autorité requise, il deviendra l’exécutant docile de l’ordre du Guru, demeurant sous cette discipline.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva Purana teachings in the Vayu Samhita context)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes that progress in Śaiva sādhana is stabilized by samaya—disciplined restraint—and by living under the Guru’s command, which matures eligibility (adhikāra) for Śiva-realization.
Linga/Saguṇa-Śiva worship in the Purāṇa is not merely ritual performance; it is guarded by niyama and guru-ājñā. The verse frames worship as a regulated path where the devotee becomes fit through obedience and discipline.
Adopt a vow-like discipline (samaya) under a qualified Guru—regular japa of the Pañcākṣarī, regulated pūjā, and restrained conduct—so practice remains aligned with Śiva-dharma.