Shloka 65
प्रणवार्थ-शिवतत्त्व-निर्णयः
The Determination of Śiva as the Meaning of Praṇava
इति जप्त्वा ततो ब्रूयान्मया कृत मिदं पुनः । नान्दीमुखश्राद्धमिति यथोक्तं च वदेत्ततः
iti japtvā tato brūyānmayā kṛta midaṃ punaḥ | nāndīmukhaśrāddhamiti yathoktaṃ ca vadettataḥ
ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਜਪ ਕਰਕੇ ਫਿਰ ਕਹੇ—“ਇਹ ਮੁੜ ਮੇਰੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।” ਤਦੋਂ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ “ਨਾਂਦੀਮੁਖ ਸ਼ਰਾਧ” ਕਹਿ ਕੇ ਘੋਸ਼ਿਤ ਕਰੇ।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It emphasizes that mantra-japa and a clear verbal declaration (sankalpa/statement of performance) complete a rite, aligning action with intention—an essential discipline for purity and merit in Shaiva Dharma.
In the Shaiva Siddhanta spirit, correct ritual performance—preceded by mantra-japa and concluded with proper declaration—supports saguna worship as a structured means to purify the devotee and orient the mind toward Shiva.
It directly indicates japa (mantra recitation) followed by formally stating that the Nāndīmukha-śrāddha has been performed according to injunction—highlighting disciplined ritual completion.