त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
तमुवाच पुनर्विष्णुः स्मृत्वा शिवपदांबुजम् । मोहनीया इमे दैत्याः सर्वे त्रिपुरवासिनः
tamuvāca punarviṣṇuḥ smṛtvā śivapadāṃbujam | mohanīyā ime daityāḥ sarve tripuravāsinaḥ
تب بھگوان وِشنو نے شیو کے قدموں کے کنول کا سمرن کر کے پھر فرمایا—“تریپور میں بسنے والے یہ سب دَیتّیہ مایا سے موہت کیے جانے کے لائق ہیں۔”
Lord Vishnu
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
The verse highlights that even Viṣṇu acts by first recollecting Śiva’s lotus-feet, teaching that success in dharma and victory over adharma arises from surrender to Pati (Śiva), who alone truly governs Māyā and grants right discernment.
Remembering “Śiva’s lotus-feet” reflects Saguna devotion—approaching Śiva as the gracious Lord with accessible form and attributes. In Purāṇic practice, such remembrance aligns with Linga-worship as a concrete focus for bhakti and inner steadiness before undertaking difficult actions.
A practical takeaway is to begin endeavors with Śiva-smaraṇa—mental japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and reverent contemplation of Śiva’s feet; this cultivates purity of intention and protection from delusion (moha).