Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 62
Lord Śiva Instructs the Pracetās (Śiva-stuti and the Path of Bhakti)
क्रियाकलापैरिदमेव योगिन: श्रद्धान्विता: साधु यजन्ति सिद्धये । भूतेन्द्रियान्त:करणोपलक्षितं वेदे च तन्त्रे च त एव कोविदा: ॥ ६२ ॥
kriyā-kalāpair idam eva yoginaḥ śraddhānvitāḥ sādhu yajanti siddhaye bhūtendriyāntaḥ-karaṇopalakṣitaṁ vede ca tantre ca ta eva kovidāḥ
主啊，您的宇宙形相由五大、诸根、心、智、物质我执，以及统御万有的您之分身——遍在灵（Paramātmā）所构成。非奉献者的瑜伽行者，如业瑜伽与智瑜伽者，也各依其行持、以信心为求成就而礼敬您。吠陀及其随行诸论典处处宣示：唯有您是应受崇拜者——这正是吠陀的精要定论。
In a previous verse Lord Śiva wanted to see the form of the Lord which the devotees are always interested in. There are other forms of the Lord manifest in the material world, including Brahmā and other demigods, and these are worshiped by materialistic persons. In the Second Canto, Third Chapter, of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, it is stated that those who desire material benefits are recommended to worship different types of demigods, and in conclusion the Bhāgavatam recommends:
FAQs
This verse says faithful yogīs worship the Supreme through regulated activities (kriyā-kalāpa) to attain perfection, when those acts are done properly and with devotion.
Lord Śiva was guiding the Pracetās toward successful spiritual practice, emphasizing that true knowledge recognizes the Supreme as the indwelling reality and that worship should be done with faith and right understanding.
Treat your thoughts, senses, and actions as offerings—practice mindful self-control, act ethically, and remember the Divine presence within yourself and others while doing daily duties.