Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 3
Kriyā-yoga, the Virāṭ-Puruṣa Mapping, and the Sun-God’s Monthly Expansions
तान्त्रिका: परिचर्यायां केवलस्य श्रिय: पते: । अङ्गोपाङ्गायुधाकल्पं कल्पयन्ति यथा च यै: ॥ २ ॥ तन्नो वर्णय भद्रं ते क्रियायोगं बुभुत्सताम् । येन क्रियानैपुणेन मर्त्यो यायादमर्त्यताम् ॥ ३ ॥
tāntrikāḥ paricaryāyāṁ kevalasya śriyaḥ pateḥ aṅgopāṅgāyudhākalpaṁ kalpayanti yathā ca yaiḥ
在坦特罗的礼拜中，奉事超越的主——吉祥天女之夫（Śrīpati）时，奉献者如何并以何种方式借助特定的物质表征来观想祂的肢体、随从、武器与饰物，请为我们说明。愿你吉祥！我们渴望了解；请讲述克里亚瑜伽之法，凭借精妙的礼拜，凡人得以趋入不死。
FAQs
This verse presents kriyā-yoga as a knowable, methodical discipline of worship of the Lord (Śriyaḥ-pati), and says that proficiency in such devotional practice can elevate a mortal toward immortality (liberation).
Parīkṣit wanted a clear description of the prescribed procedures used by worshipers (including tantric practitioners) so that sincere seekers could understand the practical path of worship leading to the highest goal.
Approach worship as a disciplined practice—learn authentic methods from a bona fide tradition, serve with attention to details and devotion, and let consistent practice refine the heart toward freedom from fear and death.