Shloka 30
Praṇava-Māhātmya and the Twofold Mantra (Sūkṣma–Sthūla) in Śaiva Sādhanā
एतैर्युक्तः सदा क्रुद्धः सर्वकामादिवर्जितः । सदा जपपरः शांतोजपयोगीति तं विदुः
etairyuktaḥ sadā kruddhaḥ sarvakāmādivarjitaḥ | sadā japaparaḥ śāṃtojapayogīti taṃ viduḥ
Dengan disiplin ini, sentiasa teguh dan bersungguh-sungguh, bebas daripada segala nafsu dan keinginan, sentiasa tekun pada japa mantra, serta tenang di batin—orang demikian dikenali sebagai “japa-yogin”, yang bertegak dalam yoga pengulangan suci.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Rudra
Mantra: Japa-centric Śiva-mantra practice (praṇava and/or Śiva-mantra such as Namaḥ Śivāya, per context)
Type: panchakshara
Shakti Form: Kālī
Role: liberating
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It defines the inner profile of a true japa-yogin: desirelessness, steady intensity of discipline, and deep calm born from constant mantra repetition—an approach aligned with Shaiva Siddhanta where devotion and disciplined practice purify the pashu (bound soul) toward Shiva-realization.
In the Vidyeshvara context, japa is a primary limb of Saguna Shiva worship (often alongside Linga-puja). Constant remembrance through mantra makes the mind fit to perceive Shiva’s grace in the Linga and gradually mature toward subtler contemplation.
Sustained daily mantra-japa—classically the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—performed with desirelessness and mental steadiness; the emphasis is on continuity (sadā) and inner quiet (śānta), optionally supported by Rudraksha and Bhasma observances according to one’s adhikara.