Shloka 32

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

चान्द्रायणसहस्रस्य फलं मासेन लभ्यते यः कुर्याद्वस्त्रपूतेन गन्धगोमयवारिणा

Transliteration

cāndrāyaṇasahasrasya phalaṃ māsena labhyate yaḥ kuryādvastrapūtena gandhagomayavāriṇā

Translation

若以香水和牛粪水相和，并先以布滤净而行此仪，则于一月之内，所得功德等同千次月行苦行（Cāndrāyaṇa）。

Word by Word

• चान्द्रायणसहस्रस्य: of a thousand Cāndrāyaṇa vows

• फलं: the fruit/merit

• मासेन: within a month

• लभ्यते: is obtained

• यः: whoever

• कुर्यात्: should perform/does

• वस्त्रपूतेन: purified/strained through cloth

• गन्ध: fragrant/perfumed (substance)

• गोमय: cow-dung

• वारिणा: with water

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It teaches that śauca (ritual purity) in Shiva-puja—using properly purified, sanctified water—can yield immense merit quickly, emphasizing disciplined worship as a potent means to approach Pati (Shiva).

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

Shiva-tattva is approached through purification and right observance: when the pashu (bound soul) removes mala through śauca and vrata, Shiva’s grace is invoked, and merit that normally requires long penance becomes accessible.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A prayāścitta-oriented purification practice: preparing gandha-gomaya water strained through cloth for ritual use—an outer discipline supporting inner purification aligned with Pāśupata-oriented restraint and devotion.