The Explanation of Sandhyā and Related Daily Observances
Saṅdhyā-ādi Nitya-karma-Vidhi
अर्द्धेन्दुशेखरं त्र्यक्षं देववन्द्यं विचिन्तयेत् । ध्यात्वैवं शिवशक्तीश्च चतुर्थी हृदयान्तिमे ॥ १२३ ॥
arddhenduśekharaṃ tryakṣaṃ devavandyaṃ vicintayet | dhyātvaivaṃ śivaśaktīśca caturthī hṛdayāntime || 123 ||
اس شِو کا دھیان کرے جو نیم چاند کو تاج بنائے، سہ چشم ہے اور دیوتاؤں سے وندیت ہے۔ یوں شِو کو شکتی سمیت دھیان کر کے، دل کے آخر میں ‘چتُرتھی’ کا نیاس/اُچار کرے۔
Narada (teaching in a technical-ritual/meditative procedure context, traditionally within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue flow)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
It prescribes a focused visualization of Śiva—crescent-crested and three-eyed—together with Śakti, emphasizing integrated contemplation (dhyāna) and inner placement in the heart as the culmination of practice.
Bhakti here takes the form of reverential meditation: the devotee remembers Śiva as ‘devavandya’ (praised by the gods) and internalizes that worship by installing the meditation/mantra in the heart, making devotion inward and constant.
It reflects applied ritual-technical method—mantra structure and nyāsa-style placement (especially hṛdaya, the heart-center)—a procedural discipline aligned with the Purana’s technical/vidhi-oriented sections.