Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 26
पूजाविधिः
Pūjā-vidhiḥ) — The Supreme Procedure of Worship (Morning Observances
दक्षिणांसे तथा स्थाप्यमुपचारस्य क्लृप्तये । गुरोश्च स्मरणं कृत्वा तदनुज्ञामवाप्य च
dakṣiṇāṃse tathā sthāpyamupacārasya klṛptaye | gurośca smaraṇaṃ kṛtvā tadanujñāmavāpya ca
Kemudian, demi penyusunan tata upacara pemujaan yang sempurna, hendaklah ia meletakkannya di bahu kanan; dan setelah mengingati Guru, hendaklah ia memperoleh izin baginda untuk meneruskan.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating Shiva Purana teachings to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga narrative; it introduces guru-smaraṇa and anujñā (permission), reflecting the Śaiva emphasis that worship is efficacious when aligned with proper lineage and instruction.
Significance: Frames the ‘true tīrtha’ as obedience to guru and correct procedure; in Siddhānta, the guru mediates Śiva’s grace (anugraha) through right kriyā and jñāna.
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes that Shiva-worship is not merely technique but a disciplined sādhana grounded in humility—remembering the Guru and receiving consent symbolizes entering worship under right guidance and grace (anugraha).
In Saguna worship such as Liṅga-pūjā, upacāras (offerings and services) must be properly arranged; the verse frames this outer order as supported by inner order—guru-smaraṇa and authorization—so the pūjā becomes a consecrated act rather than a casual ritual.
Before beginning the upacāras, mentally remember your Guru (guru-smaraṇa), seek inward permission/blessing, and then proceed with the prepared offerings—treating the right side as auspicious for arranging the worship implements.