Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 39
गणेशाभिषेक-वरदान-विधानम् | Gaṇeśa’s Consecration, Boons, and Prescribed Worship
संसारे सुखमिच्छन्ति येऽतुलं चाप्यनेकशः । त्वां पूजयन्तु ते भक्त्या चतुर्थ्यां विधिपूर्वकम्
saṃsāre sukhamicchanti ye'tulaṃ cāpyanekaśaḥ | tvāṃ pūjayantu te bhaktyā caturthyāṃ vidhipūrvakam
जे संसारात अनेक प्रकारचे अतुल सुख इच्छितात, त्यांनी चतुर्थीला विधिपूर्वक भक्तीने तुमची पूजा करावी।
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Significance: Observance of Caturthī with Śiva-pūjā is presented as a means to obtain both laukika-sukha (worldly well-being) and, implicitly, Śiva’s prasāda (grace) that loosens pāśa (bondage).
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It teaches that worldly aims are best approached through disciplined devotion (bhakti) and scripturally guided worship (vidhi), which purifies the pashu (bound soul) and turns desire toward dharma and grace.
By prescribing timely, rule-based worship, it supports Saguna Shiva-upasana—approaching Shiva through form, rite, and devotion—commonly expressed through Linga-puja performed on auspicious tithis.
Observe Caturthī with vidhi-pūrvaka Shiva-puja: maintain purity, offer water and bilva leaves, recite Shiva mantras (such as the Panchakshara), and conclude with prayers dedicated to Shiva with steady devotion.