Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 49
शिवसंस्कार-दीक्षानिरूपणम् (Śivasaṃskāra and the Typology of Dīkṣā)
तोषयेत्तं प्रयत्नेन मनसा कर्मणा गिरा । तावदाराधयेच्छिष्यः प्रसन्नोसौ भवेद्यथा
toṣayettaṃ prayatnena manasā karmaṇā girā | tāvadārādhayecchiṣyaḥ prasannosau bhavedyathā
Dengan sungguh-sungguh, hendaknya ia menyenangkan beliau melalui pikiran, perbuatan, dan ucapan. Murid harus terus berseva dan berupāsanā sampai sang Guru/Tuhan berkenan dan tersenyum rahmat.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that progress in Shaiva sadhana depends on wholehearted alignment of thought, word, and deed, expressed as humble guru-seva until grace arises—an essential doorway to Shiva’s anugraha (liberating favor).
Linga-worship is not only external ritual; it must be supported by purity of mind, disciplined conduct, and truthful speech. Serving the guru who transmits Shiva-knowledge is treated as a living extension of Saguna Shiva-upasana leading toward realization.
Practice tri-karana-shuddhi (purity of mind, speech, and action) alongside steady guru-seva; support it with japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and daily worship performed with sincerity until inner clarity and grace are felt.