Shloka 20
पार्वत्याः यात्रासंस्कारः तथा पातिव्रत्योपदेशः / Preparations for Girijā’s Auspicious Journey and the Teaching on Pātivratya
आहूता गृह कार्याणि त्यक्त्वा गच्छेत्तदन्तिकम् । सत्वरं साञ्जलिः प्रीत्यां सुप्रणम्य वदेदिति
āhūtā gṛha kāryāṇi tyaktvā gacchettadantikam | satvaraṃ sāñjaliḥ prītyāṃ supraṇamya vadediti
आहूता गृहकार्याणि त्यक्त्वा तदन्तिकं गच्छेत्। सत्वरं साञ्जलिः प्रीत्या सुप्रणम्य यथोचितं वदेत्।
Suta Goswami (narrating the conduct and devotional etiquette in the Parvati Khanda)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches Shaiva ācāra: promptness, humility, and loving reverence. Such disciplined conduct purifies the pashu (individual soul) and prepares it for Shiva-bhakti and grace.
Approaching Saguna Shiva (in Linga worship, temple, or any sacred presence) is done with śraddhā—leaving distractions, offering añjali, bowing, and then praying or speaking; the same reverent protocol applies to Shiva’s symbols and devotees.
Practice añjali and praṇāma before japa or pūjā—especially before repeating the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—and cultivate mindful, respectful speech after bowing.