Shloka 45

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

स्वयंभूते तथा देवे नात्र कार्या विचारणा आधायाग्निं शिवक्षेत्रे सम्पूज्य परमेश्वरम्

Transliteration

svayaṃbhūte tathā deve nātra kāryā vicāraṇā ādhāyāgniṃ śivakṣetre sampūjya parameśvaram

Translation

Когда Божество — Svayaṃbhū, самопроявленное, здесь не требуется никаких рассуждений. Разжегши священный огонь (агни) в святом кшетре Шивы, следует с полной благоговейностью поклониться Парамешваре, Верховному Владыке.

Word by Word

• svayaṃbhūte: in the self-manifest (linga/deity)

• tathā: likewise/indeed

• deve: in the Deva (the Lord)

• na atra: not here

• kāryā: to be done/required

• vicāraṇā: deliberation/investigation

• ādhāya: having placed/established (having kindled)

• agniṃ: the (ritual) fire

• śivakṣetre: in Shiva’s sacred precinct/holy field

• sampūjya: having fully worshipped

• parameśvaram: the Supreme Lord (Shiva as Pati).

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva-puja principles to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Agni
• Parameshvara

FAQs

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

It establishes that a Svayaṃbhū (self-manifest) Linga carries intrinsic sanctity, so the devotee should proceed directly with proper Shiva-puja—especially in a Shiva-kṣetra—without doubt or excessive verification.

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

Shiva is indicated as Parameśvara—the supreme Pati—whose presence can be self-revealed (svayaṃbhū), transcending human scrutiny and becoming the direct refuge for the pashu (individual soul) seeking release from pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A puja-vidhi element is highlighted: kindling/establishing the ritual fire (agni) in Shiva’s sacred precinct and then performing complete worship (sampūjā) of Parameśvara; yogically, it implies niścaya (firm conviction) as the inner support for worship.