Shloka 15

Adhyaya 8: Yogasthanas, Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama-Siddhi, and Shiva-Dhyana leading to Samadhi

Devanagari script

अनादानं परस्वानाम् आपद्यपि विचारतः मनसा कर्मणा वाचा तदस्तेयं समासतः

Transliteration

anādānaṃ parasvānām āpadyapi vicārataḥ manasā karmaṇā vācā tadasteyaṃ samāsataḥ

Translation

વિચારપૂર્વક, આપત્તિમાં પણ પરનું ધન ન લેવું—મનથી, કર્મથી અને વાણીથી—સંક્ષેપમાં આ જ અસ્તેય (ચોરી ન કરવી) છે।

Word by Word

• anādānam: non-taking, non-appropriation

• parasvānām: of others’ wealth/property

• āpadi api: even in calamity/distress

• vicārataḥ: with reflection, after deliberation

• manasā: by mind/thought

• karmaṇā: by action/deed

• vācā: by speech/words

• tat: that

• asteyam: non-stealing

• samāsataḥ: in summary, briefly

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shaiva dharma teachings to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It defines asteya as a core Shaiva ethical restraint—purifying mind, speech, and action—so the devotee becomes fit for linga-puja and for receiving Shiva’s grace (anugraha).

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

By implying Shiva as Pati (the Lord) who liberates the pashu (soul) from pasha (bondage): asteya weakens possessiveness and harm, making the inner instrument (antaḥkaraṇa) receptive to Shiva’s purifying presence.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Aste ya as a yama-like discipline aligned with Pashupata Yoga—practiced as tri-karana-śuddhi (purity in thought, word, and deed), supporting steadiness in japa, dhyana, and Shiva-puja.