Shloka 20

मेरुवर्णनम्—प्रमाण, दिग्विभाग, देवपुरी-विमान-निवासाः

Devanagari script

सिद्धैर्यक्षैस्तु सम्पूर्णं गन्धर्वैर्मुनिपुङ्गवैः तथान्यैर्विविधाकारैर् भूतसंघैश् चतुर्विधैः

Transliteration

siddhairyakṣaistu sampūrṇaṃ gandharvairmunipuṅgavaiḥ tathānyairvividhākārair bhūtasaṃghaiś caturvidhaiḥ

Translation

彼处悉皆充满悉达、夜叉，乾闼婆与诸大牟尼；又有形相各异之部多众——分为四类——环集于主宰（Pati）之圣临周围。

Word by Word

• सिद्धैः: by the Siddhas (perfected beings)

• यक्षैः: by Yakṣas (guardian spirits)

• तु: indeed

• सम्पूर्णम्: completely filled

• गन्धर्वैः: by Gandharvas (celestial musicians)

• मुनिपुङ्गवैः: by the best of sages

• तथा: and also

• अन्यैः: by others

• विविधाकारैः: of diverse forms

• भूतसंघैः: by hosts of Bhūtas (Shiva’s attendant beings)

• चतुर्विधैः: of four kinds / fourfold.

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It portrays the Linga-centered sacred space as a cosmic congregation: perfected beings, sages, and Shiva’s bhūta-gaṇas gather, indicating that Linga worship draws all orders of existence toward Pati (Shiva) and sanctifies the field for realization.

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

By showing all classes of beings assembling around the divine presence, it implies Shiva-tattva as the supreme center (Pati) who naturally attracts and governs siddhas, devas-like beings, and even bhūtas—transcending pure/impure distinctions while remaining their Lord.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse supports the contemplative aspect of Linga-puja and Pashupata orientation: entering Shiva’s sphere (kṣetra) through worship and inward recollection, where the practitioner (paśu) aligns with Pati amid the gaṇas, weakening pāśa (bondage).