Shloka 14
Vāyu-jaya (Prāṇa-vijaya) and Yogic Mastery over Time — वायुजय (प्राणविजय) तथा कालजय
सिद्धस्य भजते रूपं कांतिं मेधां पराक्रमम् । शौर्यं वायुसमो गत्या सौख्यं श्लाघ्यं परं सुखम्
siddhasya bhajate rūpaṃ kāṃtiṃ medhāṃ parākramam | śauryaṃ vāyusamo gatyā saukhyaṃ ślāghyaṃ paraṃ sukham
तो सिद्धत्व प्राप्त करून रम्य रूप, कांती, मेधा व महान् पराक्रम यांनी युक्त होतो. त्याचे शौर्य दृढ होते, गती वायूसमान होते आणि तो स्तुत्य कल्याण—म्हणजेच परम सुख—प्राप्त करतो.
Suta Goswami (narrating the fruits of Shaiva sadhana as taught in the Umāsaṃhitā)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse describes the inner and outer marks of spiritual accomplishment (siddhi) that arise from Shaiva discipline—clarity of intellect, radiance, courage, and finally the attainment of supreme happiness, understood as Shiva’s grace leading the soul toward liberation.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, worship of Saguna Shiva—often through the Shiva Linga—purifies the pashu (bound soul) from pasha (bondage). The listed qualities are presented as fruits of that purification and maturation, culminating in higher bliss bestowed by Pati (Shiva).
The verse implies steady Shaiva sadhana: japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), dhyana on Shiva, and disciplined living. In practice, devotees often support this with Tripundra (bhasma), Rudraksha, and regular Shiva-puja—especially intensified on Mahashivratri.