Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 24

मदनदाहः — पार्वतीतपः, स्वयंवरलीला, देवस्तम्भनं, दिव्यचक्षुर्दानम्

Devanagari script

अप्सरोभिः प्रनृत्ताभिः सर्वाभरणभूषितैः गन्धर्वसिद्धैर्विविधैः किन्नरैश् च सुशोभनैः

Transliteration

apsarobhiḥ pranṛttābhiḥ sarvābharaṇabhūṣitaiḥ gandharvasiddhairvividhaiḥ kinnaraiś ca suśobhanaiḥ

Translation

Pinalamutian ng mga Apsara na masayang sumasayaw, kumikislap sa lahat ng alahas; at lalo pang pinaganda ng sari-saring Gandharva at Siddha, kasama ang maririkit na Kinnara—kaya ang banal na kapulungan ay nagningning sa pagdiriwang para sa Panginoon (Pati).

Word by Word

• अप्सरोभिः: by the Apsarases

• प्रनृत्ताभिः: who were dancing forth/energetically

• सर्वाभरणभूषितैः: adorned with all ornaments

• गन्धर्वसिद्धैः: by Gandharvas and Siddhas

• विविधैः: of various kinds

• किन्नरैः: by Kinnaras

• च: and

• सुशोभनैः: exceedingly beautiful/graceful

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Apsaras
• Gandharva
• Siddha
• Kinnara

FAQs

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

It frames Linga-centered Shaiva worship as a cosmic event: even celestial beings participate, implying that honoring the Pati (Shiva) through the Linga aligns the pashu (soul) with a divine, purifying order beyond worldly pasha (bondage).

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

Shiva-tattva is implied as the supreme attractor and sanctifier of the cosmos—His presence (as Pati) naturally gathers siddhas, gandharvas, and apsarases into harmonious celebration, indicating His transcendent lordship that integrates all levels of being.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse highlights stuti and utsava-bhāva (devotional celebration)—a bhakti-infused atmosphere that supports Pashupata orientation by loosening pasha through reverence, praise, and sacred festivity around Shiva.