Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 45
समयाह्वय-संस्कारः — Rite of ‘Samayāhvaya’ and the Preparatory Layout
Maṇḍapa, Vedi, Kuṇḍas, Maṇḍala, Śiva-kumbha
पुनः संपूज्य देवेशं सम्यगाचम्य देशिकः । हुत्वा चैव यथान्यायं स्वजात्या वैश्यमुद्धरेत्
punaḥ saṃpūjya deveśaṃ samyagācamya deśikaḥ | hutvā caiva yathānyāyaṃ svajātyā vaiśyamuddharet
பின்னர் தேசிகர் தேவேசனை மீண்டும் முறையாகப் பூஜித்து, சம்யக் ஆச்சமனம் செய்து, விதிப்படி ஹோமம் செய்து; தம் வர்ணாசாரத்திற்கேற்ற முறையால் வைசிய சீடனை உயர்த்தி, சிவஅருளால் நன்மை மற்றும் மோட்சப் பாதையில் நடத்த வேண்டும்.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Role: liberating
Offering: dhupa
FAQs
It emphasizes that spiritual upliftment comes through disciplined, rule-governed worship—purification (ācamana), devotion (pūjā), and consecrated action (homa)—performed under a guru and offered to Śiva, whose grace perfects the rite.
Calling Śiva “Deveśa” frames Him as the accessible Saguna Lord who receives pūjā and homa; such external worship supports inner purification and steadiness, preparing the devotee for deeper realization while remaining anchored in Śiva-bhakti.
Perform ācamana for purity, then complete Śiva-pūjā followed by a properly prescribed homa; the takeaway is disciplined daily worship under guidance, with offerings made as per śāstra and one’s eligibility.