Shloka 27
त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
यथा गुरुस्तथा यूयं भविष्यथ मदाज्ञया । धन्याः स्थ सद्गतिमिह संप्राप्स्यथ न संशयः
yathā gurustathā yūyaṃ bhaviṣyatha madājñayā | dhanyāḥ stha sadgatimiha saṃprāpsyatha na saṃśayaḥ
Dengan perintahku, kamu akan menjadi seperti Gurumu. Kamu benar-benar diberkati; di sini juga kamu akan mencapai keadaan mulia (takdir rohani yang sejati)—tiada keraguan tentangnya.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: liberating
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It declares Shiva’s anugraha (grace): by obedience to the divine command and alignment with the Guru’s path, devotees are uplifted toward sadgati—right destiny culminating in liberation—without uncertainty.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, Saguna Shiva compassionately guides bound souls through the Guru and discipline; worship of Shiva (including Linga-upasana) becomes fruitful when it matures into Guru-alignment and surrender to Shiva’s will.
Guru-bhakti and disciplined obedience: daily japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with reverence to the Guru, supported by simple Shaiva observances like vibhuti (Tripundra) and steady devotion.