Shloka 2
Niṣādasya Bhillasya Itihāsaḥ — Śivarātri-vrata-prabhāvaḥ
The Hunter’s Account and the Efficacy of the Śivarātri Observance
कृतं पुरा तु केनेह सूतैतद्व्रतमुत्तमम् । कृत्वाप्यज्ञानतश्चैव प्राप्तं किं फलमुत्तमम्
kṛtaṃ purā tu keneha sūtaitadvratamuttamam | kṛtvāpyajñānataścaiva prāptaṃ kiṃ phalamuttamam
「おおスータよ、昔この地でこの最上の誓願を行ったのは誰ですか。さらに、たとえ無知のままに行じても、それを修することで得られる至上の果報とは何でしょうか。」
The sages at Naimisharanya (addressing Suta Goswami)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse highlights the Shaiva principle that sincere contact with Shiva-dharma—especially a Shiva-related vrata—can yield exalted merit, prompting inquiry into its origin and its highest spiritual result.
In the Koṭirudrasaṃhitā context (Jyotirlinga-focused), such questions typically introduce a narrative where a Shiva-vrata connected to a sacred site or Linga is praised for granting powerful results, even to those with incomplete understanding.
The verse points toward undertaking a Shiva-vrata (vowed observance)—commonly supported by Linga worship, mantra-japa (e.g., Panchakshara), and disciplined conduct—while seeking correct guidance on its method and fruit.