Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 15
मन्त्रसिद्धिः, प्रतिबन्धनिरासः, श्रद्धा-नियमाः
Mantra Efficacy, Removal of Obstacles, and the Role of Faith/Discipline
स्वाकारसदृशेनैव नालेन च समन्वितम् । तादृशे स्वर्णनिर्माणे कंदे सम्यग्विधानतः
svākārasadṛśenaiva nālena ca samanvitam | tādṛśe svarṇanirmāṇe kaṃde samyagvidhānataḥ
اسے اپنے ہی روپ کے مانند ڈنڈی (نال) کے ساتھ یکت کرے؛ اور اسی طرح سنہری ساخت کا کَند بھی مقررہ وِدھی کے مطابق درست بنائے۔
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
The verse emphasizes samyak-vidhi—doing worship with correct form and intention—showing that devotion to Pati (Shiva) is strengthened when offerings are prepared with purity, precision, and reverence.
It reflects Saguna-upasana where Shiva is approached through a consecrated form and ritual supports; the careful crafting of an offering or ritual implement becomes a disciplined means to focus the mind on Shiva as the gracious Lord (Pati).
It suggests strict adherence to prescribed procedure (vidhi) in making worship-items; as a takeaway, pair such careful worship with steady japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) to keep the mind aligned with the rite.