Shloka 26
Kṣaura-Snāna-Vidhi — Rite of Tonsure/Shaving and Purificatory Bath (Śaiva Procedure)
अभिषिच्योमिति जलं विरजाभस्मलोलितम् । अंगोपमार्ज्जनं कृत्वा सुस्नायाद्भस्मना ततः
abhiṣicyomiti jalaṃ virajābhasmalolitam | aṃgopamārjjanaṃ kṛtvā susnāyādbhasmanā tataḥ
“ഓം” എന്നു ജപിച്ച് നിർമല വിഭൂതി (ഭസ്മം) കലർന്ന ജലം തളിച്ച് അഭിഷേകം ചെയ്യണം; അവയവങ്ങൾ തുടച്ച് ശുദ്ധമാക്കി, പിന്നെ അതേ ഭസ്മംകൊണ്ട് നന്നായി സ്നാനം ചെയ്യണം.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Significance: Bhasma-dhāraṇa and śuddhi are treated as preparatory sādhana for Śiva-pūjā; the merit is inner and outer purification enabling worship and jñāna.
Mantra: oṃ
FAQs
It teaches inner and outer purification through Om and vibhūti: ash symbolizes the burning away of impurity and ego, aligning the devotee with Shiva (Pati) beyond worldly bonds (pāśa).
By preparing the body through bhasma-based purification, the worshipper becomes fit for Saguna Shiva worship—especially Linga-pūjā—where purity, mantra, and sacred substances support steady devotion and right orientation.
A simple bhasma-snāna practice: chant “Om,” sprinkle water mixed with pure bhasma, wipe/cleanse the body, and then apply/bathe with vibhūti as a Shaiva purification before worship.