Shloka 65
प्रणवार्थ-शिवतत्त्व-निर्णयः
The Determination of Śiva as the Meaning of Praṇava
इति जप्त्वा ततो ब्रूयान्मया कृत मिदं पुनः । नान्दीमुखश्राद्धमिति यथोक्तं च वदेत्ततः
iti japtvā tato brūyānmayā kṛta midaṃ punaḥ | nāndīmukhaśrāddhamiti yathoktaṃ ca vadettataḥ
இவ்வாறு ஜபித்து முடித்த பின்—“இது மீண்டும் என்னால் செய்யப்பட்டது” என்று கூற வேண்டும். பின்னர் விதிப்படி இதை “நாந்தீமுக ஸ்ராத்தம்” என்று அறிவிக்க வேண்டும்.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It emphasizes that mantra-japa and a clear verbal declaration (sankalpa/statement of performance) complete a rite, aligning action with intention—an essential discipline for purity and merit in Shaiva Dharma.
In the Shaiva Siddhanta spirit, correct ritual performance—preceded by mantra-japa and concluded with proper declaration—supports saguna worship as a structured means to purify the devotee and orient the mind toward Shiva.
It directly indicates japa (mantra recitation) followed by formally stating that the Nāndīmukha-śrāddha has been performed according to injunction—highlighting disciplined ritual completion.