Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 35
मन्त्रसिद्धिः, प्रतिबन्धनिरासः, श्रद्धा-नियमाः
Mantra Efficacy, Removal of Obstacles, and the Role of Faith/Discipline
कृष्णागुरूद्भवो धूपः सकर्पूराज्यगुग्गुलः । कपिलाघृतसंसिद्धा दीपाः कर्पूरवर्तिजाः
kṛṣṇāgurūdbhavo dhūpaḥ sakarpūrājyaguggulaḥ | kapilāghṛtasaṃsiddhā dīpāḥ karpūravartijāḥ
当奉上以深色沉香木制成、和以樟脑、酥油与古古卢树脂调和的香；并在湿婆供奉中点燃以黄褐母牛之酥油备成、以樟脑为灯芯的明灯。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: Non-local ritual detail: specifies dhūpa and dīpa substances as part of standard upacāra, emphasizing fragrance (gandha) and illumination (prakāśa) as devotional media.
Significance: Dhūpa-dīpa offerings symbolize purification and the offering of one’s inner ‘vāsanā’ (fragrance) and ‘jñāna’ (light) toward Śiva; supports devotional discipline leading to grace.
Offering: dhupa
FAQs
It teaches that devotion to Śiva is expressed through sāttvika offerings—fragrance (dhūpa) and light (dīpa)—symbolizing purification of the senses and the awakening of inner awareness before Pati (Śiva).
Dhūpa and dīpa are standard upacāras in Liṅga-pūjā; the verse specifies refined materials to honor Saguna Śiva in the consecrated symbol, making the act both reverent and purifying.
Offer incense and light a ghee lamp (preferably with pure ghee and fragrant wick) during Śiva-pūjā while maintaining focused remembrance—ideally alongside japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya.”