अग्निकार्य-होमविधिः
Agnikārya and Homa Procedure
मधुपिंगं त्रिनयनं सकपर्देन्दुशेखरम् । रक्तं रक्ताम्बरालेपं माल्यभूषणभूषितम्
madhupiṃgaṃ trinayanaṃ sakapardenduśekharam | raktaṃ raktāmbarālepaṃ mālyabhūṣaṇabhūṣitam
Siya’y may kulay na gintong parang pulot, may tatlong mata, at may buhol-buhol na buhok (jaṭā) na pinaputungan ng gasuklay na buwan. Siya’y lumilitaw sa anyong pula, may pulang kasuotan at pulang pahid na pabango, at pinalalamutian ng mga kuwintas ng bulaklak at mga hiyas.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
Type: stotra
This verse presents Shiva’s Saguna (with attributes) meditation-form: the three eyes signify transcendent knowledge that burns ignorance, while the crescent and matted locks indicate mastery over time and yogic power—guiding the devotee from devotion (bhakti) toward liberation (moksha) under Pati (the Lord).
While the Linga points to Shiva’s Nirguna reality beyond form, this description supports Saguna upasana—visual contemplation of Shiva’s auspicious marks—helping the mind become one-pointed and fit to realize the Linga’s formless truth.
Practice dhyana by visualizing this three-eyed, crescent-crested Shiva while repeating the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya); offer red flowers or red cloth as a devotional upachara when appropriate to the vrata or pūjā tradition.