Shloka 58

योगान्तरायाः, औपसर्गिकसिद्धयः, परवैराग्येन शैवप्रसादः

Devanagari script

उद्गिरेच्च क्वचिद्वेदान् सूक्ष्मानर्थान् समासतः क्वचिच्छ्रुते तदर्थेन श्लोकबन्धं करोति सः

Transliteration

udgirecca kvacidvedān sūkṣmānarthān samāsataḥ kvacicchrute tadarthena ślokabandhaṃ karoti saḥ

Translation

有时他诵出诸吠陀；有时又以简要之辞阐明其微妙义理。又有时，既闻《室卢提》，便作偈颂，忠实系联其所指之义。

Word by Word

• उद्गिरेत्: he utters/recites

• च: and

• क्वचित्: at times

• वेदान्: the Vedas

• सूक्ष्मान्: subtle

• अर्थान्: meanings

• समासतः: in brief/concise summary

• क्वचित्: at times

• श्रुते: when the Śruti is heard/after hearing revelation

• तदर्थेन: with that meaning/according to its purport

• श्लोकबन्धम्: a composition/arrangement of verses

• करोति: makes/composes

• सः: he

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Veda
• Shruti

FAQs

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

It establishes scriptural authority for Linga-centered Shaiva practice: the qualified teacher preserves Śruti by recitation, clarifies its subtle purport, and communicates it through well-formed verses—ensuring that worship is aligned with Vedic meaning rather than mere ritualism.

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

By privileging Śruti and its subtle intent, the verse implies that understanding Pati (Śiva) is not only devotional but also revelatory and interpretive—Śiva-tattva is approached through the Veda’s inner meaning, not just external forms.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights svādhyāya (Vedic recitation) and śāstra-vicāra (discernment of meaning), foundational disciplines that support Pāśupata-oriented sādhanā—transforming the pashu (soul) by loosening pāśa (bondage) through right understanding.