Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 19
क्षौमाद्यैर्वाहतैर्वस्त्रैः पुष्पैर्दर्भैरथापि वा । प्रकल्प्य शयनं तस्मिन्हेमपुष्पं विनिक्षिपेत्
kṣaumādyairvāhatairvastraiḥ puṣpairdarbhairathāpi vā | prakalpya śayanaṃ tasminhemapuṣpaṃ vinikṣipet
क्षौम आदि धुले हुए वस्त्रों से—या पुष्पों और दर्भ से भी—शयन-स्थान तैयार करे; और उस शय्या पर स्वर्ण-पुष्प अर्पित करे।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It teaches that inner devotion is supported by outer purity and careful preparation—clean materials and a sanctified place become a disciplined offering to Pati (Shiva), helping the bound soul (paśu) loosen the bonds (pāśa) through reverent worship.
Arranging a purified seat/bed and placing an auspicious offering reflects formal Saguna worship where the devotee honors Shiva’s presence through prescribed upacāras, treating the divine symbol (Liṅga) with royal and sacred hospitality.
A practical puja step is indicated: prepare a clean, sanctified resting place using washed cloth, flowers, or darbha, then offer a special flower (hemapuṣpa) with focused mind—ideally alongside japa such as the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya.”