Shloka 24
संन्यासाचारवर्णनम्
Description of the Conduct and Daily Discipline of Saṃnyāsa
सर्वांगं च ततो हस्तौ प्रक्षाल्यान्यत्समाहरेत् । समर्च्य पूर्वत्तत्तु त्रिपुण्ड्रांस्तेन धारयेत्
sarvāṃgaṃ ca tato hastau prakṣālyānyatsamāharet | samarcya pūrvattattu tripuṇḍrāṃstena dhārayet
Então deve-se lavar todo o corpo e as mãos, e reunir os demais requisitos. Tendo adorado do mesmo modo que antes, aplique-se e use-se em seguida o Tripuṇḍra—três marcas de cinza sagrada—com essa cinza consagrada, conforme o princípio prescrito.
Suta Goswami (narrating Śaiva ritual procedure to the sages, as typical of Purāṇic exposition)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Type: stotra
FAQs
It teaches that outer cleanliness and orderly worship support inner purity, and that Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) is a Shaiva sign of surrender to Pati (Śiva) and remembrance of the impermanence of the body, aiding detachment and devotion.
Tripuṇḍra-dhāraṇa is a preparatory observance that aligns the devotee with Śiva’s worship; after performing the prior pūjā steps, the devotee bears the ash-marks as a consecrated seal of Saguna Śiva-bhakti and disciplined practice.
Wash the body and hands, complete the worship as prescribed, and then apply Tripuṇḍra using consecrated bhasma—treating it as a mindful act of Śiva-smaraṇa (remembrance) and purification.