Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 17

ध्यानयोगेन रुद्रदर्शनम् — रुद्रावतार-परिवर्तक्रमः, लकुली (कायावतार), पाशुपतयोगः, लिङ्गार्चन-निष्ठा

Devanagari script

प्रजापतिर्यदा व्यासः सद्यो नाम भविष्यति तदा लोकहितार्थाय सुतारो नाम नामतः

Transliteration

prajāpatiryadā vyāsaḥ sadyo nāma bhaviṣyati tadā lokahitārthāya sutāro nāma nāmataḥ

Translation

Kapag si Prajāpati ay naging Vyāsa at tinawag na Sadyo, kung gayon para sa kapakanan ng mga daigdig ay lilitaw ang isang pantas na kilala sa pangalang Sutāra.

Word by Word

• प्रजापतिः: Prajāpati (the Progenitor)

• यदा: when

• व्यासः: the Vyāsa (arranger of sacred lore)

• सद्यः नाम: named Sadyo

• भविष्यति: will become/will be

• तदा: then

• लोकहितार्थाय: for the purpose of the world’s welfare

• सुतारः: Sutāra (proper name)

• नाम: name

• नामतः: by name/nominally

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Vyasa lineage to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Prajapati
• Vyasa
• Sadyo
• Sutara

FAQs

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

It situates Linga-centered Shaiva teaching within a protected transmission lineage (Vyāsa-paramparā), implying that correct Linga-pūjā and doctrine are safeguarded for loka-hita (the welfare of beings).

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

Indirectly: by emphasizing loka-hita through authoritative seers, it reflects Shaiva Siddhānta’s view of Pati (Śiva) as the compassionate Lord whose śāstra-guidance reaches paśus (souls) via realized teachers, loosening pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No specific rite is prescribed in this line; it highlights the paramparā principle—authentic Pāśupata/Śaiva practice (pūjā and yoga) must be received through a reliable lineage for the benefit of the world.