Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 67

अध्याय 66: इक्ष्वाकुवंश-ऐलवंशप्रवाहः (त्रिशङ्कु-राम-ययात्यादि-प्रकरणम्)

Devanagari script

तोषितस्तेन विप्रेन्द्रः प्रीतः परमभास्वरम् सुसंगं काञ्चनं दिव्यम् अक्षये च महेषुधी

Transliteration

toṣitastena viprendraḥ prītaḥ paramabhāsvaram susaṃgaṃ kāñcanaṃ divyam akṣaye ca maheṣudhī

Translation

他以此令其欢喜满足，最尊贵的婆罗门心生大悦、光辉焕发，赐予极其灿然、庄严装饰的天赐金礼，并加以无尽的资用；因为当圣施以恭敬奉献于婆罗门，并回向于主宰——大自在天摩诃提婆（湿婆）之时，其功德威力广大如是。

Word by Word

• toṣitaḥ: satisfied/pleased

• tena: by him/through that (act)

• vipra-indraḥ: the best of Brahmins

• prītaḥ: delighted

• parama-bhāsvaram: supremely luminous/splendid

• su-saṅgam: well-fitted/well-ornamented (well-adorned)

• kāñcanam: golden

• divyam: divine/celestial

• akṣaye: inexhaustible/imperishable

• ca: and

• mahā-eṣudhī: one possessing great store (of resources/treasure), exceedingly well-provisioned

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Brahmin (Vipra)
• Mahadeva (Shiva)

FAQs

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

It links the success of Shiva-oriented worship to vipra-toshana (reverently pleasing a Brahmin) and dana, indicating that offerings made in dharma generate akṣaya (inexhaustible) merit supportive of Linga-puja.

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

By implying that dharmic acts like dana become spiritually ‘imperishable’ when aligned to Pati (the Lord), it reflects Shiva-tattva as the stable ground that converts limited karma into enduring spiritual gain and loosens pasha (bondage) for the pashu (soul).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Dana and honoring the vipra as part of Shaiva dharma—supporting purity of intention that complements Pashupata discipline, where ethical conduct and sacred giving help attenuate karmic bonds.