Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 47
शिवज्ञान-प्रश्नः तथा सृष्टौ शिवस्य स्वयमाविर्भावः
Inquiry into Śiva-knowledge and Śiva’s self-manifestation in creation
वाचःस्रवा मुनिस्साक्षात्तथा सूक्ष्मायणिः शुचिः । तृणबिंदुर्मुनिः कृष्णः शक्तिः शाक्तेय उत्तरः
vācaḥsravā munissākṣāttathā sūkṣmāyaṇiḥ śuciḥ | tṛṇabiṃdurmuniḥ kṛṣṇaḥ śaktiḥ śākteya uttaraḥ
Vācaḥsravā, sang muni itu sendiri; demikian juga Sūkṣmāyaṇi yang suci; muni Tṛṇabindu; Kṛṣṇa; Śakti; Śākteya; dan Uttara—merekalah para tokoh mulia yang disebutkan di sini.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse functions as a sacred roll-call of revered seers and figures, indicating an authoritative lineage of those connected to Shiva’s teaching—emphasizing that Shaiva knowledge is preserved and transmitted through purified rishis.
By naming respected sages and associated figures, the text underscores that Saguna Shiva worship (including Linga-upasana) is upheld by an established tradition; devotion and right knowledge are validated through such guru–rishi lineages.
While no single rite is commanded in this line, the implied takeaway is to approach Shiva worship through traditional disciplines—japa of the Panchakshara, purity (śuci), and regulated sadhana under scriptural guidance.