Shloka 30

शिवार्चनविधिः — देवतानां पाशुपतव्रतप्राप्तिः तथा पशुपाशविमोक्षणम् (अध्याय ८०)

Devanagari script

मयूरैश्चैव कारण्डैः कोकिलैश्चक्रवाककैः शोभिताभिश् च वापीभिर् दिव्यामृतजलैस् तथा

Transliteration

mayūraiścaiva kāraṇḍaiḥ kokilaiścakravākakaiḥ śobhitābhiś ca vāpībhir divyāmṛtajalais tathā

Translation

ఆ స్థలం నెమళ్లు, కారణ్డ జలపక్షులు, కోకిలలు, చక్రవాక పక్షులతో శోభిల్లింది; అలాగే దివ్య అమృతసమ జలంతో నిండిన వాపీలు-సరోవరాలతో మరింత అలంకృతమైంది।

Word by Word

• मयूरैः: by peacocks

• च एव: and indeed

• कारण्डैः: by kāraṇḍa ducks/water-birds

• कोकिलैः: by cuckoos

• चक्रवाककैः: by cakravāka (ruddy goose) birds

• शोभिताभिः: beautified/adorned

• च: and

• वापीभिः: by ponds/reservoirs

• दिव्य-अमृत-जलैः: with divine nectar-like waters

• तथा: likewise/also

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

FAQs

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

It establishes the auspicious, purity-filled environment—marked by sacred waters and harmonious beings—considered fit for Shiva-upasana and for the installation or contemplation of the Linga.

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

By depicting nectar-like waters and pervasive beauty, it hints at Shiva as Pati whose presence sanctifies space, loosens pāśa (bondage), and makes the world conducive to inner stillness and grace.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse implies tirtha-sevana—approaching pure waters for snana (ritual bathing) and mental purification—supporting Pashupata-oriented discipline (śauca, steadiness, and devotion) before Shiva-puja.