Shloka 45
प्रणवार्थ-शिवतत्त्व-निर्णयः
The Determination of Śiva as the Meaning of Praṇava
आपद्धनध्वान्तसहस्रभानवः समीहिता र्थार्पणकामधेनवः । समस्ततीर्थांबुपवित्रमूर्त्तयो रक्षंतु मां ब्राह्मणपादपांसवः
āpaddhanadhvāntasahasrabhānavaḥ samīhitā rthārpaṇakāmadhenavaḥ | samastatīrthāṃbupavitramūrttayo rakṣaṃtu māṃ brāhmaṇapādapāṃsavaḥ
愿婆罗门足下之尘护佑于我——其光辉如千日，驱散厄运之暗；如如意神牛迦摩提奴，赐予一切所愿；其形体亦如经诸圣地（tīrtha）之水洗濯般清净。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga narrative; continues the stuti of brāhmaṇa-pāda-pāṃsu as protective, wish-fulfilling, and tīrtha-saturated purity—strengthening the śrāddha’s satkāra limb.
Significance: Reframes pilgrimage merit (tīrtha-ambu) as internalized through reverence to dharma-knowers; promises rakṣā (protection) and removal of āpada (misfortune).
Mantra: आपद्धनध्वान्तसहस्रभानवः समीहिता र्थार्पणकामधेनवः । समस्ततीर्थांबुपवित्रमूर्त्तयो रक्षंतु मां ब्राह्मणपादपांसवः
Type: stotra
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that contact with the holy—symbolized by the dust of Brahmanas’ feet—removes the “darkness” of adversity and purifies the seeker, emphasizing humility, satsanga, and reverence as aids to grace on the Shaiva path.
In Shaiva practice, honoring Shiva’s devotees and upholders of dharma is part of Saguna devotion: service (sevā) and reverence refine the heart, making one fit for Linga-worship and for receiving Shiva’s anugraha (grace).
Practice respectful service to Brahmanas/saints (anna-dāna, hospitality, seeking blessings) and cultivate humility before beginning japa (e.g., Panchakshara) or Linga-puja, treating satsanga itself as a purifier like a tīrtha.