Shloka 25
Śivakṣetra–Tīrtha–Māhātmya
The Salvific Function of Shiva’s Sacred Domains
विष्णोर्वचनमाहात्म्यात्सर्वाभीष्टप्रदं विदुः । वृश्चिके मासि संप्राप्ते तथार्के गुरुवृश्चिके
viṣṇorvacanamāhātmyātsarvābhīṣṭapradaṃ viduḥ | vṛścike māsi saṃprāpte tathārke guruvṛścike
Họ biết rằng, nhờ uy lực và sự tôn nghiêm của lời phán Viṣṇu, điều ấy trở thành đấng ban cho mọi điều mong cầu—đặc biệt khi tháng Vṛścika đã đến, và khi cả Mặt Trời lẫn sao Mộc (Guru) đều ở cung Vṛścika.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
The verse emphasizes kāla-viśeṣa (sacred timing): when devotion and right observance are done in an especially auspicious period, the fruit becomes “sarvābhīṣṭa-prada”—capable of fulfilling righteous aims. In Shaiva understanding, such timing supports steadiness of bhakti and accelerates grace (anugraha) toward Shiva.
Although the verse mentions Viṣṇu’s utterance, its practical thrust is the glorification of an auspicious window for vows and worship. In the Shiva Purana’s devotional frame, such periods are recommended for intensified Saguna Shiva worship—Linga pūjā, vrata, and temple observances—so the sādhaka’s intention ripens quickly.
It suggests undertaking Shiva-oriented vows and worship in the month of Vṛścika, especially under the stated planetary condition—performing Linga abhiṣeka, japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), and disciplined vrata (purity, charity, and daily worship) for enhanced spiritual and worldly welfare.