Shiva Purana — Kailasa Samhita, Shloka 51
Śiva-Śakti Tattva, Varṇa-Rahasya, and Mahāvākya-Bhāvanā
Interpretive Discipline
एवं कृतनमस्कारं शिष्यन्दद्याद्गुरुः स्वयम् । सुशीलं यतवाचं तं विनयावनतं स्थितम्
evaṃ kṛtanamaskāraṃ śiṣyandadyādguruḥ svayam | suśīlaṃ yatavācaṃ taṃ vinayāvanataṃ sthitam
Sa gayon, kapag naihandog na ng alagad ang nararapat na pagpupugay, ang Guru mismo ang dapat magturo sa kanya—yaong may mabuting asal, may pagpipigil sa pananalita, at nakatindig na mapagpakumbaba, nakayukod sa paggalang.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that Shiva-knowledge is transmitted through the Guru only to a disciple prepared by humility, self-restraint, and right conduct—qualities that loosen pāśa (bondage) and make the seeker fit for grace (anugraha).
Linga-worship is not merely external; the verse frames inner discipline—reverent salutation, humility, and controlled speech—as the proper vessel for receiving instruction that deepens Saguna devotion and leads toward realization of Shiva as Pati.
Perform respectful namaskāra to the Guru and maintain yama-like restraint (especially speech-control); then receive upadeśa—typically mantra and worship-method—so practice proceeds with vinaya (humility) and steadiness.