Shloka 19

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

रुद्रलोकमनुप्राप्य रुद्रैः सार्धं प्रमोदते महेन्द्रशैलनामानं प्रासादं रुद्रसंमतम्

Transliteration

rudralokamanuprāpya rudraiḥ sārdhaṃ pramodate mahendraśailanāmānaṃ prāsādaṃ rudrasaṃmatam

Translation

రుద్రలోకాన్ని పొందినవాడు రుద్రులతో కలిసి పరమానందిస్తాడు. రుద్రసమ్మతమైన ‘మహేంద్రశైలం’ అనే ప్రాసాదంలో నివసిస్తాడు.

Word by Word

• रुद्रलोकम् (rudralokam): Rudra’s realm/world

• अनुप्राप्य (anuprāpya): having reached/attained

• रुद्रैः (rudraiḥ): with the Rudras

• सार्धम् (sārdham): together/along with

• प्रमोदते (pramodate): rejoices, delights

• महेन्द्रशैल-नामानम् (mahendraśaila-nāmānam): named ‘Mahendraśaila’

• प्रासादम् (prāsādam): palace, divine mansion

• रुद्र-संमतम् (rudra-saṃmatam): approved by Rudra, accepted by Shiva

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Rudra
• Rudras
• Rudraloka
• Mahendrashaila

FAQs

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

It presents the fruit of Shiva-oriented worship and discipline: the pashu (individual soul) attains Rudraloka and shares joy with the Rudras, indicating proximity to Pati (Shiva) as the goal of Linga-centered devotion.

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

Shiva is implied as Pati—the sovereign who authorizes and sanctifies the divine abode (rudra-saṃmata). Entry into Rudraloka signifies grace and alignment with Shiva’s order, not merely worldly merit.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse emphasizes the yogic-ritual culmination—attainment of Rudraloka—typically associated in the Linga Purana with Pashupata-oriented Shiva-bhakti, vrata, and Linga-puja that loosen pasha (bondage) and orient the pashu toward Pati.