Shloka 27

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

यः स याति न संदेहः स्वर्गलोकं सबान्धवः यश्चात्मभोगसिद्ध्यर्थम् अपि रुद्रालये सकृत्

Transliteration

yaḥ sa yāti na saṃdehaḥ svargalokaṃ sabāndhavaḥ yaścātmabhogasiddhyartham api rudrālaye sakṛt

Translation

जो असे करतो तो निःसंशय बंधूंसह स्वर्गलोकास जातो। आणि जो आत्मभोग-सिद्धीसाठीही रुद्रालयात एकदा जातो, त्यालाही इष्टसिद्धी मिळते।

Word by Word

• यः (yaḥ): whoever

• स (sa): he

• याति (yāti): goes/attains

• न (na): not

• संदेहः (saṃdehaḥ): doubt

• स्वर्गलोकम् (svargalokam): the heavenly realm

• सबान्धवः (sabāndhavaḥ): along with relatives/kinsmen

• यः च (yaḥ ca): and whoever

• आत्मभोगसिद्ध्यर्थम् (ātmabhoga-siddhyartham): for the purpose of accomplishing one’s own enjoyments/desired experiences

• अपि (api): even

• रुद्रालये (rudrālaye): in/at Rudra’s abode (Shiva’s temple/holy seat)

• सकृत् (sakṛt): once, even a single time

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Rudralaya-mahatmya to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Rudra

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It teaches the extraordinary efficacy of Rudra’s sacred abode: even a single act of approaching or visiting the Rudralaya generates merit that yields tangible फल (results), including svarga and fulfillment of aims, supporting the Purana’s emphasis on Linga/temple-centered devotion.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva is implied as Pati—the sovereign giver of फल—whose presence in Rudralaya makes grace accessible even to desire-driven seekers; the Lord’s sanctity transforms limited motives into spiritually potent contact.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A simple but potent practice is highlighted: darśana/visitation of Rudra’s abode (temple-pilgrimage). In a Shaiva frame, it functions as an entry-point to devotion and purification that can mature toward Pashupata-oriented discipline.