Shloka 54

व्यपोहनस्तवनिरूपण-प्रसङ्गे नक्तभोजन-शिवव्रतविधिः (वार्षिक-प्रतिमास-क्रमः)

Devanagari script

इत्येतदखिलं प्रोक्तं प्रतिमासं शिवव्रतम्

Transliteration

ityetadakhilaṃ proktaṃ pratimāsaṃ śivavratam

Translation

ดังนี้ ศิววรตะที่พึงปฏิบัติทุกเดือน ได้ประกาศไว้โดยครบถ้วนแล้ว।

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• etat: this

• akhilam: entirely, in full

• proktam: has been declared/taught

• pratimāsam: every month, monthly

• śiva-vratam: the vow/observance dedicated to Lord Śiva

Speaker

Suta

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It serves as the concluding seal that the complete monthly discipline of Śiva-vrata—typically expressed through Linga-pūjā, purity, and restraint—has been fully transmitted, emphasizing regular (pratimāsa) devotion to Pati (Śiva).

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

By framing the observance as “Śiva-vrata,” the verse implies Śiva as Pati—the supreme Lord who is approached through disciplined practice; the vrata functions as a means for the pashu (individual soul) to loosen pāśa (bondage) through devotion and right conduct.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A recurring monthly vrata regimen—supporting Linga-pūjā and Shaiva niyamas—presented as a structured sādhanā that can align with Pāśupata-inspired discipline (restraint, purity, and steadfast worship).