Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 31

Adhyaya 34: भस्ममहात्म्यं—अग्नीषोमात्मक-शिवतत्त्वं तथा पाशुपतव्रतप्रशंसा

Devanagari script

जटिनो मुण्डिनश्चैव नग्ना नानाप्रकारिणः संपूज्याः शिववन्नित्यं मनसा कर्मणा गिरा

Transliteration

jaṭino muṇḍinaścaiva nagnā nānāprakāriṇaḥ saṃpūjyāḥ śivavannityaṃ manasā karmaṇā girā

Translation

Ang may mga jata (buhok na buhol), ang mga ahit ang ulo, at ang mga walang saplot—mga ascetic na iba-iba ang anyong panlabas—ay dapat parangalan palagi gaya ng paggalang kay Śiva mismo, sa isip, sa gawa, at sa salita.

Word by Word

• जटिनः: matted-haired ascetics

• मुण्डिनः: shaven-headed renunciants

• च एव: and indeed

• नग्नाः: unclad (sky-clad) ascetics

• नाना-प्रकारिणः: of various kinds/forms

• संपूज्याः: to be fully worshipped/honored

• शिववत्: like Śiva

• नित्यम्: always

• मनसा: by the mind (intention)

• कर्मणा: by action/deed

• गिरा: by speech/utterance

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Linga Purana’s teaching to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It extends Linga-puja into lived practice: honoring Shaiva renunciants as Śiva is a direct form of worship, performed through thought, word, and deed.

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

It implies Śiva’s immanence: the Pati is to be recognized not only in the Linga but also in those who embody renunciation and devotion, encouraging Shiva-bhāva (seeing Śiva everywhere).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Sadhu-seva as a Shaiva discipline aligned with Pāśupata orientation—purifying the pashu (bound soul) by surrendering ego and serving with मनसा–कर्मणा–गिरा (mind, action, speech).