Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 18

मुनिमोहशमनम्

Pāśupata-yoga, Siddhis, Puruṣa-darśana, Saṃsāra, and Prāṇa-Rudra Pañcāhutī

Devanagari script

शीघ्रत्वं सर्वभूतेषु द्वितीयं तु पदं स्मृतम् त्रैलोक्ये सर्वभूतानां महिम्ना चैव वन्दितम्

Transliteration

śīghratvaṃ sarvabhūteṣu dvitīyaṃ tu padaṃ smṛtam trailokye sarvabhūtānāṃ mahimnā caiva vanditam

Translation

相对于一切众生的迅捷，被忆念为第二种德相（pada）。遍于三界，诸有情皆以其神圣威德而俯首礼敬于他。

Word by Word

• śīghratvam: swiftness, immediacy

• sarva-bhūteṣu: in/with regard to all beings

• dvitīyam: second

• tu: indeed

• padam: attribute, station, divine footing

• smṛtam: is remembered/declared

• trailokye: in the three worlds

• sarva-bhūtānām: of all beings

• mahimnā: by (His) greatness/majesty

• ca eva: and indeed

• vanditam: worshipped, saluted

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Linga Purana’s praise of Shiva to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It highlights Shiva’s śīghratva—His immediate responsiveness to all beings—encouraging the devotee to approach the Linga with trust that the Lord as Pati swiftly bestows protection and grace.

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

Shiva-tattva is shown as universally operative and praised across the three worlds: His power is not local or limited, but a majestic, all-reaching presence that can act swiftly for every pashu (individual soul).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse supports bhakti-centered Linga-puja and Pashupata orientation: steady remembrance and salutation (vandana) to Shiva, relying on His quick anugraha to loosen pāśa (bondage).