Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 66
योगप्रकारनिर्णयः
Classification and Definition of Yoga
तथा समाधिनिष्ठो ऽपि तस्मान्न विचलेत्सुधीः । एवमभ्यसतश्चारं योगिनो योगमुत्तमम्
tathā samādhiniṣṭho 'pi tasmānna vicaletsudhīḥ | evamabhyasataścāraṃ yogino yogamuttamam
अतः समाधि में स्थित होकर भी बुद्धिमान योगी को उस (शिव-निष्ठ) से विचलित नहीं होना चाहिए। इस प्रकार सुचारु और निरन्तर अभ्यास करने वाले योगी को उत्तम योग प्राप्त होता है—जो बन्धनों से मुक्त कराने वाले पति-परमेश्वर में दृढ़ निवास है।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
FAQs
It teaches that even advanced absorption (samādhi) must be protected by unwavering steadiness; through continuous practice the yogin reaches the highest Yoga—abidance in Śiva, the liberating Lord (Pati) who cuts the bonds (pāśa) of the soul (paśu).
The verse emphasizes constancy in contemplation; in Shaiva practice this steadiness is supported by focused worship—such as Linga-dhyāna and devotion to Saguna Śiva—until the mind becomes unwavering and fit for supreme union.
Steady daily abhyāsa: seated meditation with one-pointed Śiva-dhyāna, supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and disciplined conduct that prevents the mind from wavering.