Shloka 45

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

Devanagari script

स्वयंभूते तथा देवे नात्र कार्या विचारणा आधायाग्निं शिवक्षेत्रे सम्पूज्य परमेश्वरम्

Transliteration

svayaṃbhūte tathā deve nātra kāryā vicāraṇā ādhāyāgniṃ śivakṣetre sampūjya parameśvaram

Translation

देवता स्वयंभू असता येथे विचार करण्याची गरज नाही। शिवक्षेत्रात अग्नी प्रज्वलित करून परमेश्वराची पूर्ण श्रद्धेने सम्यक् पूजा करावी।

Word by Word

• svayaṃbhūte: in the self-manifest (linga/deity)

• tathā: likewise/indeed

• deve: in the Deva (the Lord)

• na atra: not here

• kāryā: to be done/required

• vicāraṇā: deliberation/investigation

• ādhāya: having placed/established (having kindled)

• agniṃ: the (ritual) fire

• śivakṣetre: in Shiva’s sacred precinct/holy field

• sampūjya: having fully worshipped

• parameśvaram: the Supreme Lord (Shiva as Pati).

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva-puja principles to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Agni
• Parameshvara

FAQs

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

It establishes that a Svayaṃbhū (self-manifest) Linga carries intrinsic sanctity, so the devotee should proceed directly with proper Shiva-puja—especially in a Shiva-kṣetra—without doubt or excessive verification.

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

Shiva is indicated as Parameśvara—the supreme Pati—whose presence can be self-revealed (svayaṃbhū), transcending human scrutiny and becoming the direct refuge for the pashu (individual soul) seeking release from pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A puja-vidhi element is highlighted: kindling/establishing the ritual fire (agni) in Shiva’s sacred precinct and then performing complete worship (sampūjā) of Parameśvara; yogically, it implies niścaya (firm conviction) as the inner support for worship.