Shloka 50
Śiva-jñāna and the Non-dual Vision of a Śiva-maya Universe (शिवज्ञानम्—सर्वं शिवमयम्)
आवृत्तयः पंच कार्याः समुद्दिश्य फलं परम् । तत्प्राप्नोति न सन्देहो व्यासस्य वचनं त्विदम्
āvṛttayaḥ paṃca kāryāḥ samuddiśya phalaṃ param | tatprāpnoti na sandeho vyāsasya vacanaṃ tvidam
Tendo realizado cinco repetições (āvṛttis) com as observâncias prescritas, alcança-se o fruto supremo—disso não há dúvida. Esta é, de fato, a declaração de Vyāsa.
Suta Goswami (narrating Vyasa’s assurance to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Sthala Purana: Not tied to a Jyotirliṅga; it codifies a discipline of five āvṛttis (repetitions) as a vrata-like observance aimed at the ‘supreme fruit’.
Significance: Positions disciplined repetition as a substitute for extensive pilgrimage: a compact sādhana promising ‘parama-phala’ through Vyāsa’s authority.
Type: stotra
FAQs
The verse affirms a Shaiva principle: disciplined repetition done as prescribed becomes a direct means to the highest fruit—Shiva’s grace culminating in liberation—so the seeker should practice with steadiness and faith.
In Kotirudra contexts, worship is commonly centered on the Jyotirlinga and Saguna Shiva. Repetition (japa/recitation) joined to observances supports focused devotion to the Linga, purifying the pashu (bound soul) and orienting it toward Pati (Shiva).
It suggests completing a set discipline of five repetitions/rounds of recitation with proper observances—ideally alongside Shiva-upasana such as Panchakshara japa, Linga worship, and supportive Shaiva markers like bhasma (Tripundra) and rudraksha where appropriate.