Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 14
पूजास्थानशुद्धिः पात्रशोधनं च — Purification of the Worship-Space and Preparation of Ritual Vessels
पात्राणां प्रोक्षणीमेकामलाभे सर्वकर्मसु । साधयेदर्घ्यमद्भिस्तत्सामान्यं साधकोत्तमः
pātrāṇāṃ prokṣaṇīmekāmalābhe sarvakarmasu | sādhayedarghyamadbhistatsāmānyaṃ sādhakottamaḥ
Si, dans quelque rite que ce soit, l’on ne dispose pas d’un vase d’aspersion distinct pour les récipients rituels, que le meilleur des pratiquants accomplisse l’offrande d’arghya avec de l’eau : telle est la règle générale admise.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It teaches that sincere devotion and correct intention in Shiva-worship matter more than elaborate materials; when tools are lacking, a simple water-offering performed properly remains valid.
In Saguna Shiva worship—especially Linga-puja—purification and offerings are central. This verse permits a practical substitution so that arghya and purification are not interrupted even without a dedicated prokshani vessel.
Use clean water to perform arghya and the necessary sprinkling/purificatory acts when specific implements are unavailable, maintaining steadiness of mind and remembrance of Shiva (e.g., with the Panchakshara mantra).