Shloka 21
Śravaṇa–Kīrtana–Manana: Definitions and Hierarchy of Śaiva Sādhanā (श्रवणकीर्तनमनन-निरूपणम्)
एवमुक्त्वा ततो व्यासं सानुगो विधिनंदनः । जगाम स्वविमानेन पदं परमशोभनम्
evamuktvā tato vyāsaṃ sānugo vidhinaṃdanaḥ | jagāma svavimānena padaṃ paramaśobhanam
Pagkasabi nito kay Vyāsa, ang anak ni Brahmā—kasama ang kanyang mga kasama—ay lumisan sakay ng sarili niyang vimāna at nagtungo sa lubhang maningning na tahanang pinakamataas.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It highlights that true instruction received in dharma and Shiva-oriented wisdom culminates in onward spiritual ascent—symbolized by the departure to a supremely radiant abode—affirming the Purana’s aim of guiding the jiva toward liberation and higher states.
In the Vidyeśvara context, divine teaching is tied to Shiva’s worship-method (especially Linga-upasana) as a practical path; the ‘radiant abode’ implies the fruit of disciplined Saguna worship that gradually matures the aspirant toward Shiva’s grace and ultimate freedom.
The takeaway is steadfast adherence to the taught Shiva-sadhana—regular japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), reverent Linga worship, and purity disciplines like bhasma (tripuṇḍra) and rudrāksha—so that instruction becomes lived realization.