Shloka 49

Sadācāra–Varṇa-lakṣaṇa and Prātaḥkṛtya

Right Conduct, Social Typologies, and Morning Purification

Devanagari script

अत ऊर्ध्वमतिक्रांते पुनः प्रैषं समाचरेत् । एवं कृत्वा दोषशांतिरन्यथा रौरवं व्रजेत्

Transliteration

ata ūrdhvamatikrāṃte punaḥ praiṣaṃ samācaret | evaṃ kṛtvā doṣaśāṃtiranyathā rauravaṃ vrajet

Translation

定められた時が過ぎてしまったなら、教えのとおり再び贖罪の作法（プラーヤシュチッタ）を修すべし。かくして過失は鎮まる。さもなくば、苦患の地獄境「ラウラヴァ」へ赴く。

Word by Word

अतःthereafter, then

ऊर्ध्वम्above, further, thereafter

अतिक्रान्तेwhen (it) has passed

पुनःagain

प्रैषम्the praiṣa (prescribed rite/instruction)

समाचरेत्should perform properly

एवम्thus

कृत्वाhaving done

दोषशान्तिःpacification of the fault

अन्यथाotherwise

रौरवम्Raurava (hell)

व्रजेत्would go, should go (i.e., will go)

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shiva Form: Bhairava

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It teaches accountability in Śiva-dharma: when a lapse occurs, one should restore purity through the prescribed prāyaścitta so the doṣa is calmed and the sādhaka’s path toward Śiva’s grace is not obstructed.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

In Liṅga/Saguṇa-Śiva worship, correctness of time, method, and purity supports receptivity to Śiva’s anugraha (grace). The verse emphasizes rectifying missed or delayed observances so the worship remains spiritually effective.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

It specifically points to repeating the enjoined prāyaścitta when the time-limit is crossed—typically accompanied by renewed resolve, purification, and steady mantra-japa (such as the Pañcākṣarī) as part of restoring discipline.