Śiva-Śakti Tattva, Varṇa-Rahasya, and Mahāvākya-Bhāvanā
Interpretive Discipline
एवं कृतनमस्कारं शिष्यन्दद्याद्गुरुः स्वयम् । सुशीलं यतवाचं तं विनयावनतं स्थितम्
evaṃ kṛtanamaskāraṃ śiṣyandadyādguruḥ svayam | suśīlaṃ yatavācaṃ taṃ vinayāvanataṃ sthitam
このようにして弟子がしかるべき礼拝を終えたなら、グルは自らその弟子を教え導くべきである。すなわち、品行正しく、言葉を慎み、謙虚に身を低くして敬虔に立つ者を。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
It teaches that Shiva-knowledge is transmitted through the Guru only to a disciple prepared by humility, self-restraint, and right conduct—qualities that loosen pāśa (bondage) and make the seeker fit for grace (anugraha).
Linga-worship is not merely external; the verse frames inner discipline—reverent salutation, humility, and controlled speech—as the proper vessel for receiving instruction that deepens Saguna devotion and leads toward realization of Shiva as Pati.
Perform respectful namaskāra to the Guru and maintain yama-like restraint (especially speech-control); then receive upadeśa—typically mantra and worship-method—so practice proceeds with vinaya (humility) and steadiness.