Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 6
अग्निकार्य-होमविधिः
Agnikārya and Homa Procedure
अंगुलैः कथ्यते सद्भिश्चतुर्विंशतिभिः करः । मेखलानां त्रयं वापि द्वयमेकमथापि वा
aṃgulaiḥ kathyate sadbhiścaturviṃśatibhiḥ karaḥ | mekhalānāṃ trayaṃ vāpi dvayamekamathāpi vā
സദ്ഗുണികൾ പറയുന്നു: ‘കരം’ (കൈ) ഇരുപത്തിനാലു അങ്കുല അളവാണ്. മേഖലകളിൽ മൂന്ന്, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ രണ്ട്, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഒന്ന് മാത്രം പോലും ധരിക്കാം.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
It emphasizes that Shaiva practice is supported by disciplined observance—right measure and right form—so outer order steadies the mind for inner worship of Pati (Shiva) and loosens the bonds (pāśa) of negligence.
By prescribing standard measures and permissible options (three, two, or one mekhalā), the text frames ritual worship of Saguna Shiva—such as Linga-pūjā—as orderly and scripturally grounded, ensuring the devotee’s offerings and preparations align with śāstra.
It suggests attention to traditional ritual preparation—using correct units like aṅgula and kara and properly wearing the mekhalā—supporting focused japa and pūjā (often alongside Shaiva observances such as bhasma, rudrākṣa, and mantra discipline where applicable).