Shloka 25

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

पूर्ववत्कारयेद्यस्तु द्वाराद्यैः सुशुभं द्विजाः प्रासादं मण्डपं वापि प्राकारं गोपुरं तु वा

Transliteration

pūrvavatkārayedyastu dvārādyaiḥ suśubhaṃ dvijāḥ prāsādaṃ maṇḍapaṃ vāpi prākāraṃ gopuraṃ tu vā

Translation

Hỡi các bậc nhị sinh, ai theo đúng nghi thức đã nói trước mà cho xây dựng một công trình rực rỡ với cửa ngõ và các phần trang nghiêm—dù là đền tháp (prāsāda), nhà mạn-đà-pa (maṇḍapa), tường bao (prākāra) hay tháp cổng (gopura)—người ấy lập nên chỗ nương lành cho việc thờ phụng Śiva.

Word by Word

• पूर्ववत्: as previously prescribed

• कारयेत्: should cause to be made/built

• यः तु: whoever indeed

• द्वाराद्यैः: with gateways and other features

• सुशुभम्: very beautiful/splendid

• द्विजाः: O twice-born (Brāhmaṇas)

• प्रासादम्: temple/mansion-sanctuary

• मण्डपम्: pavilion/hall

• वा अपि: or even

• प्राकारम्: enclosing wall/rampart

• गोपुरम्: gateway-tower

• तु वा: or else

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It elevates temple-building and related sacred structures (gateway, hall, enclosure) as direct supports to Liṅga-pūjā, creating an ordered, auspicious environment where devotion and ritual discipline can be performed correctly.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Śiva is implied as Pati—the Lord who is approached through consecrated space and prescribed practice; the built shrine becomes an external aid for the pashu to orient toward Śiva-tattva and reduce pasha (bondage) through worship.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Pūjā-vidhi aligned with earlier prescriptions is emphasized—constructing and beautifying the temple complex as a meritorious act that supports regular Liṅga worship and the disciplined approach associated with Pāśupata-oriented devotion.