Shloka 55
मुक्तयतिदेहसंस्काररहस्यं — The Esoteric Rites for the Bodies of Liberated Ascetics
ओंमित्यथ समुद्धृत्य स्वस्तिवाचनपूर्वकम् । गर्ते योगासने स्थाप्य प्राङ्मुखं स्याद्यथा तथा
oṃmityatha samuddhṛtya svastivācanapūrvakam | garte yogāsane sthāpya prāṅmukhaṃ syādyathā tathā
तत्पश्चात् ‘ॐ’ का उच्चारण करके, पहले स्वस्तिवाचन करे। फिर तैयार गर्त में उसे योगासन रूप से स्थापित करे, और विधि के अनुसार पूर्वाभिमुख होकर बैठे।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Mantra: oṃ; svasti-vācana (auspicious benedictions)
Type: gayatri
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that Shaiva practice begins with śuddhi (order and purity): invoking Oṁ and auspiciousness, then establishing a steady yogic seat facing east—disciplining body and speech so the mind may turn toward Pati (Shiva) for grace and liberation.
The verse describes preliminary ritual alignment—svasti-vācana, correct placement, and orientation—commonly required before Linga-pūjā and Saguna worship, ensuring the devotee approaches Shiva with proper vidhi (procedure) and focused intention.
Begin with the recitation of Oṁ and auspicious benedictions, prepare/mark a dedicated place (garta) and establish a stable āsana, then sit facing east for japa or dhyāna—supporting mantra practice such as the Panchākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).