Shloka 19
Mahādāna-prakaraṇa (The Doctrine of Great Gifts): Suvarṇa–Go–Bhūmi and Tulā-dāna
एवं यः कुरुते सम्यग्विधानेन स्वशक्तितः । यममार्गभयं घोरं नरकं च न पश्यति
evaṃ yaḥ kurute samyagvidhānena svaśaktitaḥ | yamamārgabhayaṃ ghoraṃ narakaṃ ca na paśyati
Maka sesiapa yang melaksanakannya dengan benar—menurut aturan yang ditetapkan dan setakat kemampuan diri—tidak akan menyaksikan ketakutan dahsyat di jalan Yama, dan tidak pula melihat neraka.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: General phalaśruti: correct observance of the prescribed vrata/dāna removes fear of Yama and naraka; not tied to a single shrine narrative.
Significance: Assurance of protection at death (antakāla-bhaya-nivṛtti) through dharmic observance and Śiva’s grace.
FAQs
It teaches that sincere, rule-guided Shaiva practice—done properly and within one’s capacity—purifies karma and loosens pāśa (bondage), so the soul is not dragged into Yama’s fearful post-mortem path or hellish states.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, worship of Saguna Shiva (such as the Linga with prescribed upacharas) is a disciplined means to receive Shiva’s grace; when done as enjoined, it protects the devotee from the consequences that lead to Yama’s jurisdiction.
The verse emphasizes correct observance (vidhi) and sincerity (within sva-śakti); practically this points to regular Shiva-puja with mantra-japa (especially the Panchakshara, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) performed faithfully rather than beyond one’s means.