Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 31
पञ्चाक्षरीविद्यायाḥ कलियुगे मोक्षोपायः | The Pañcākṣarī Vidyā as a Means of Liberation in Kali Yuga
पुत्रेभ्यः प्रददौ मंत्रं मंत्रार्थं च यथातथम् । ते च लब्ध्वा मंत्ररत्नं साक्षाल्लोकपितामहात्
putrebhyaḥ pradadau maṃtraṃ maṃtrārthaṃ ca yathātatham | te ca labdhvā maṃtraratnaṃ sākṣāllokapitāmahāt
त्यांनी आपल्या पुत्रांना पवित्र मंत्र आणि त्याचा यथार्थ अर्थ जसा आहे तसाच प्रदान केला. आणि त्यांनी लोकपितामह ब्रह्म्याकडून साक्षात् ते मंत्ररत्न प्राप्त करून त्याच्या अनुग्रह व अधिकाराने युक्त झाले.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Type: panchakshara
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that mantra is not merely a sound-form; its liberating power arises when the mantra is received along with its true meaning through proper transmission, leading the seeker toward Shiva-realization and freedom from bondage (pāśa).
In Shaiva practice, Linga worship is sustained by mantra-japa and right understanding; this verse emphasizes that correct mantric knowledge sanctifies outer worship (saguṇa upāsanā) and guides it toward inner union with Pati (Shiva).
Seek mantra-upadeśa (initiation/instruction) from an authentic teacher, then perform steady japa with contemplation of the mantra’s meaning; such disciplined practice is especially aligned with Mahāśivarātri observances.