Shloka 7

योगान्तरायाः, औपसर्गिकसिद्धयः, परवैराग्येन शैवप्रसादः

Devanagari script

साध्ये चित्तस्य हि गुरौ ज्ञानाचारशिवादिषु विपर्ययज्ञानमिति भ्रान्तिदर्शनम् उच्यते

Transliteration

sādhye cittasya hi gurau jñānācāraśivādiṣu viparyayajñānamiti bhrāntidarśanam ucyate

Translation

மனத்தின் இலக்கு நிறைவேற வேண்டியபோதும், குரு, ஞானம்-ஆசாரம், சிவத்தத்துவம் முதலியவற்றில் மாறான அறிவு எழுந்தால்—அதுவே ‘பிராந்தி-தரிசனம்’ (மயக்கக் காட்சி) எனப்படுகிறது.

Word by Word

• साध्ये: when the goal is to be accomplished

• चित्तस्य: of the mind

• हि: indeed

• गुरौ: with regard to the Guru

• ज्ञान: right knowledge

• आचार: right conduct/discipline

• शिवादिषु: in Shiva and related Shaiva principles/tattvas

• विपर्यय-ज्ञानम्: inverted/erroneous cognition

• इति: thus

• भ्रान्ति-दर्शनम्: perception/vision of delusion

• उच्यते: is said/called

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the teaching within the Purva-Bhaga’s Shaiva doctrinal exposition)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Guru

FAQs

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

It warns that even while pursuing the goal of Shiva-realization, one may fall into bhrānti—misunderstanding the Guru, Shaiva jñāna, and ācāra—thereby obstructing proper Linga-upāsanā and its fruit.

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

Shiva-tattva is implied as the true reference-point for correct knowledge and discipline; delusion is defined precisely as cognition that turns away from Shiva-centered understanding and the Guru-guided path.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights the yogic necessity of correcting viparyaya (error) through Guru-aligned jñāna and ācāra—core to Pāśupata discipline—so the mind remains fit for Shiva-upāsanā.