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
Baginda menganugerahkan kepada putera-puteranya mantra suci, serta maksudnya sebagaimana hakikat yang sebenar. Mereka, setelah menerima permata mantra itu secara langsung daripada Datuk segala alam (Brahmā), pun dikurniai rahmat dan kewibawaan rohaninya.
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.