Shloka 27

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

यः स याति न संदेहः स्वर्गलोकं सबान्धवः यश्चात्मभोगसिद्ध्यर्थम् अपि रुद्रालये सकृत्

Transliteration

yaḥ sa yāti na saṃdehaḥ svargalokaṃ sabāndhavaḥ yaścātmabhogasiddhyartham api rudrālaye sakṛt

Translation

かく行ずる者は疑いなく、親族とともに天界へ赴く。また、たとえ自己の享楽成就のためであっても、ルドラの住処にただ一度参詣するだけで、望む成就を得る。

Word by Word

• यः (yaḥ): whoever

• स (sa): he

• याति (yāti): goes/attains

• न (na): not

• संदेहः (saṃdehaḥ): doubt

• स्वर्गलोकम् (svargalokam): the heavenly realm

• सबान्धवः (sabāndhavaḥ): along with relatives/kinsmen

• यः च (yaḥ ca): and whoever

• आत्मभोगसिद्ध्यर्थम् (ātmabhoga-siddhyartham): for the purpose of accomplishing one’s own enjoyments/desired experiences

• अपि (api): even

• रुद्रालये (rudrālaye): in/at Rudra’s abode (Shiva’s temple/holy seat)

• सकृत् (sakṛt): once, even a single time

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Rudralaya-mahatmya to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Rudra

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It teaches the extraordinary efficacy of Rudra’s sacred abode: even a single act of approaching or visiting the Rudralaya generates merit that yields tangible फल (results), including svarga and fulfillment of aims, supporting the Purana’s emphasis on Linga/temple-centered devotion.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva is implied as Pati—the sovereign giver of फल—whose presence in Rudralaya makes grace accessible even to desire-driven seekers; the Lord’s sanctity transforms limited motives into spiritually potent contact.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A simple but potent practice is highlighted: darśana/visitation of Rudra’s abode (temple-pilgrimage). In a Shaiva frame, it functions as an entry-point to devotion and purification that can mature toward Pashupata-oriented discipline.