Shloka 141
Praṇava-Māhātmya and the Twofold Mantra (Sūkṣma–Sthūla) in Śaiva Sādhanā
आनंदं जनयेद्विद्वाञ्छिवः प्रीततरो भवेत् । शिवभक्तान्सपत्नीकान्पत्न्या सह सदैव तत्
ānaṃdaṃ janayedvidvāñchivaḥ prītataro bhavet | śivabhaktānsapatnīkānpatnyā saha sadaiva tat
Orang bijak hendaknya menumbuhkan sukacita; dengan itu Śiva menjadi semakin berkenan. Karena itu, bersama istri, hendaknya ia senantiasa membahagiakan para bhakta Śiva—terutama yang datang bersama istri mereka.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It teaches that Śiva is especially pleased when one practices bhakti through compassionate conduct—creating joy and honoring Śiva’s devotees—inviting Śiva’s grace (anugraha) as the path toward upliftment.
Alongside Linga worship, Saguna devotion is fulfilled by serving Śiva’s living embodiments—His devotees—showing that pūjā is incomplete without seva, hospitality, and respectful care for bhaktas.
Offer devotional hospitality (bhakta-sevā)—such as feeding, honoring, and gifting to Shiva devotees—ideally performed as a family vow; this complements mantra-japa (e.g., Panchakshara) and daily Shiva-pūjā.