Shloka 16
Vāyu-jaya (Prāṇa-vijaya) and Yogic Mastery over Time — वायुजय (प्राणविजय) तथा कालजय
स्थित्वा सुखासने स्वे शेते जनवचनहीने तु । शशिरवियुतया तेजः प्रकाशयन्मध्यमे देशे
sthitvā sukhāsane sve śete janavacanahīne tu | śaśiraviyutayā tejaḥ prakāśayanmadhyame deśe
Assentado em seu próprio sukhāsana, permaneceu em repouso num lugar silencioso, livre das palavras das pessoas. E, com um tejas não derivado da lua, iluminou a região intermediária.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It highlights Shiva’s yogic state: abiding in inner stillness and solitude, His self-born tejas (divine consciousness-light) illuminates all realms—showing Pati as the source of illumination beyond worldly supports.
The Linga is worshipped as the visible sign of Shiva’s formless radiance; this verse points to that same light—Shiva’s tejas—shining independent of external luminaries, which devotees approach through Saguna worship leading to Nirguna realization.
Meditate in a quiet, secluded place, seated steadily in a comfortable posture; withdraw from distracting speech and contemplate Shiva’s inner light—supporting japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) as the mind becomes silent.