Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 26
पूजाविधिः
Pūjā-vidhiḥ) — The Supreme Procedure of Worship (Morning Observances
दक्षिणांसे तथा स्थाप्यमुपचारस्य क्लृप्तये । गुरोश्च स्मरणं कृत्वा तदनुज्ञामवाप्य च
dakṣiṇāṃse tathā sthāpyamupacārasya klṛptaye | gurośca smaraṇaṃ kṛtvā tadanujñāmavāpya ca
ഉപചാരങ്ങളുടെ യഥോചിത ക്രമീകരണത്തിനായി അതിനെ വലത് തോളിൽ സ്ഥാപിക്കണം. പിന്നെ ഗുരുവിനെ സ്മരിച്ചു, അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അനുമതി നേടി തുടർന്ന് പ്രവർത്തിക്കണം.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating Shiva Purana teachings to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga narrative; it introduces guru-smaraṇa and anujñā (permission), reflecting the Śaiva emphasis that worship is efficacious when aligned with proper lineage and instruction.
Significance: Frames the ‘true tīrtha’ as obedience to guru and correct procedure; in Siddhānta, the guru mediates Śiva’s grace (anugraha) through right kriyā and jñāna.
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes that Shiva-worship is not merely technique but a disciplined sādhana grounded in humility—remembering the Guru and receiving consent symbolizes entering worship under right guidance and grace (anugraha).
In Saguna worship such as Liṅga-pūjā, upacāras (offerings and services) must be properly arranged; the verse frames this outer order as supported by inner order—guru-smaraṇa and authorization—so the pūjā becomes a consecrated act rather than a casual ritual.
Before beginning the upacāras, mentally remember your Guru (guru-smaraṇa), seek inward permission/blessing, and then proceed with the prepared offerings—treating the right side as auspicious for arranging the worship implements.