Shloka 15
Sadācāra–Varṇa-lakṣaṇa and Prātaḥkṛtya
Right Conduct, Social Typologies, and Morning Purification
येन केन च पत्रेण काष्ठेन च जलाद्बहिः । कार्यं संत्यज्य तर्ज्जनीं दंतधावनमीरितम्
yena kena ca patreṇa kāṣṭhena ca jalādbahiḥ | kāryaṃ saṃtyajya tarjjanīṃ daṃtadhāvanamīritam
जलाद् बहिः गत्वा येन केनचिद् पत्रेण काष्ठेन वा दन्तधावनं कुर्यात्; सर्वकार्यं संत्यज्य, तर्जनीं तु न प्रयुञ्जीत।
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating the prescribed observances as taught in the Vidyeśvarasaṃhitā)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
Significance: Establishes śauca (ritual purity) as a prerequisite for Śiva-pūjā; purity disciplines the bound soul (paśu) to become fit for anugraha.
FAQs
It teaches śauca (purity) and disciplined conduct as a foundation for Shiva-bhakti—outer cleanliness supports inner steadiness, making the mind fit for mantra and worship.
Linga-worship in the Vidyeśvara Saṃhitā is preceded by proper daily observances; this rule emphasizes preparing oneself with cleanliness and restraint before approaching Saguna Shiva through ritual.
A practical morning observance: brush teeth with a leaf/twig away from the water source and avoid using the index finger—then proceed toward bath, mantra (like the Pañcākṣarī), and Shiva-pūjā.