Shloka 31
Bhu-maṇḍala-varṇanam
Description of the Earth-Maṇḍala, the Seven Continents, and Meru
सीता पूर्वेण शैलं हि नन्दा चैव तु दक्षिणे । सा चक्षुः पश्चिमे चैव भद्रा चोत्तरतो व्रजेत्
sītā pūrveṇa śailaṃ hi nandā caiva tu dakṣiṇe | sā cakṣuḥ paścime caiva bhadrā cottarato vrajet
Biarlah Sītā pergi ke sisi timur gunung; dan Nandā ke sisi selatan. Biarlah Sā-Cakṣuḥ ke sisi barat; dan Bhadrā melangkah ke arah utara.
Lord Shiva (issuing ritual/spatial instructions within the Uma Samhita narrative)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
The verse emphasizes sacred order (niyama) and directional alignment in worship—an outer discipline that mirrors inner alignment of awareness toward Pati (Shiva), helping the bound soul (pashu) move toward clarity and auspiciousness.
Directional placement is a common feature in Saguna Shiva worship, where the devotee approaches Shiva through form, space, and ritual precision; such ordered arrangement supports steadiness of mind and reverence during linga-centered rites.
It suggests a mandala-like arrangement by cardinal directions—useful as a takeaway for setting up a Shiva puja space: maintain purity, establish the worship area with clear orientation, and then proceed with mantra (e.g., Panchakshara) and offerings.