Shloka 43

शरभप्रादुर्भावो नाम षण्णवतितमोऽध्यायः (जलन्धरविमर्दनम्)

Devanagari script

श्रावयेद्वा यथान्यायं गाणपत्यमवाप्नुयात्

Transliteration

śrāvayedvā yathānyāyaṃ gāṇapatyamavāpnuyāt

Translation

Ou, se alguém fizer que seja recitado segundo o rito apropriado, alcança o estado de pertencer a Gaṇapati—tornando-se apto à condição de gaṇa de Śiva pela devida observância.

Word by Word

• श्रावयेत्: should cause to be recited / should have (it) heard

• वा: or

• यथा-न्यायम्: according to rule, in the proper prescribed manner

• गाणपत्यम्: the condition/status connected with Gaṇapati (gaṇa-leadership/gaṇa-affiliation)

• अवाप्नुयात्: would attain, obtain

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Ganapati

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It emphasizes śravaṇa/śrāvaṇa (hearing and causing sacred recitation) as a valid limb of Śiva-upāsanā; proper ritual transmission yields spiritual eligibility and merit connected with Śiva’s attendants.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Śiva is implied as Pati—the Lord who grants adhikāra (fitness) and proximity; by right observance the paśu moves toward Śiva’s sphere (gaṇa-bhāva), indicating grace-mediated ascent beyond pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Ritual śrāvaṇa—arranging for authorized recitation “according to rule” (yathā-nyāya)—a devotional discipline aligned with Pāśupata-oriented niyama and mantra/stotra practice.