Vayaviya Samhita

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Obeisance to the great lord, the great cause, the quiescent one, more auspicious than any one else.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The entire universe including the gods and Asuras is subservient into you. Hence who is competent to transgress the behest ordained by you? This devotee is solely dependent on you. Hence, O sir, bless me and bestow on me what I have prayed for.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the holy middle Brahman grant me what I have prayed for — he who is named Aghora resembling colly- rium, who has a terrible physical body, who is identified with the southern face of the lord, who is engaged in the worship of Siva's feet, who abides in the Vidya region and is stationed in the middle of fire, who is the second among Siva's Bijas, who has eight Kalas and has been worshipped along with Sakti to the south of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Nandi4vara of great splendour, the son ofParvatl is worshipped and revered every day by the gods including

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The group of the friends of the goddess has all the characteristics of the goddess. They are accompanied by the daughters of Rudras and Saktis many in number. They have been worshipped in the third Avarana of Siva with great devotion. Let them grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the divine weapons of the lord and the goddess — viz — the trident, thunderbolt, axe, arrow, sword, noose, goad and the excellent weapon Pin aka protect me always at behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The followers of Siva who adhere to the philosophical path, those who perform the Pasupata rites those who observe the holy rites and the Saivite holy men such as Kapalikas — all these are adherents and executors of iSiva's behests. I'hey shall be worshipped by me at the behest of Siva. May these bless me. Let them praise the successful holy rite.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

O Kr§na, what has been mentioned to you is the site which yields benefit here and hereafter. It is a great synthesis of physical rites, penance, Japas and meditation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Then the right hand holds the trident, axe, sword and the thunderbolt. The left hands hold the noose, goad, iron club and the serpent.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The maximum number of times for Japa is hun¬ dred thousand. According to the benefit desired the number of worship varies from one to three.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Be victorious, O goddess, the mother of the universe identical with the universe, and of unlimited prosperity. Be victorious, O goddess of incomparable beautiful person.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Be victorious, O goddess transcending speech and mind annihilating the darkness of ignorance, devoid of birth and old age, O one superior to that which is superior to Kala.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Be victorious, O goddess stationed in many riles,

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Be victorious, O goddess endowed with divine and auspicious body of auspicious light, O one of auspicious conduct. Be victorious, O goddess, bestowing auspiciousness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Obeisance to the goddess possessed of great and auspicious attributes. The universe born from you merges into you alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Without you even the lord is not competent to bestow the benefats. O goddess of the gods, ever since birth this person has sought refuge in you. Hence, please fulfil the desire of this devotee of yours. Sadasiva, of five faces, ten arms, resembling the pure crystal, having the physical body constituted by the letters, the five Brahmans and the Kalis, the lord who is both Sakala and Niskala, who is endowed with devotion to Siva and who is beyond the Santi Kali, has been worshipped by me with devotion. May he bestow on me what is prayed for by me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the Iccha lakti named Sivi seated on the lap of Sadasiva, the mother of all the worlds, grant me what I desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Lords Heramba and Sanmukha arc the beloved sons of Siva and Siva. Their accomplishments are auspicious. They are omniscient. They imbibe the nectar of knowledge. Being content they are mutually aftectionate. They are perpetually honoured by Siva and Siva. They are always respected and revered by Brahma and other gods. They are always ready to protect the worlds. Out of their will they take incarnations with their many different parts. They have been always worshipped thus by me on either side of Siva and Siva. May they grant me what I have prayed for with due deference for their behest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the lord grant me what I have prayed for — the lord who resembles the pure crystal, who is called Isana, Sada'iva, the great Atman, who is quiescent, who occupies the firmament transcending the Santikala, who is the final Bija of the five-syllabled mantra equipped with five Kalas

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the lord grant me whai I have prayed for — the lord who is ancient, who is named Purusa, who resembles the rising sun, who is identified with the eastern face of fiva Farame§thin, who is in the form of Santi stationed in the wind, who is engaged in worshipping the feet of Siva, who is the first among Siva-Bijas, who has four Kalas and who has been worshipped by me with devo¬ tion in the east along with Sakti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the holy Brahman grant me what I have prayed for — he who is Varna, who has an excellent dress resem¬ bling saffron powder, who is identified with the northern face of Siva and who is well established in Pratitha, who is stationed in the middle of the zone of water. He is engaged in worshipping the lord. He is the fourth one among Siva- Bijas. He has thirteen Kalas. He has been worshipped along with Sakti to the north of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the great Brahman grant me what I have prayed for— he who is named Sadya having gentle character¬ istics, who is as white as the conch, Kunda flower and the full moon. He is the western face of Siva that is engaged in worshipping Siva's feet, who is established in the Nivrtti region and is stationed in the earth, who is the third one among Siva-Bijas and is endowed with eight Kalas, and who has been worshipped along with* Sakti to the west of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the two heart-forms of Siva and Siva purified by Siva grant my desire at the behest of the two — Siva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the two tuft-forms of Siva and Siva, depend* ing on Siva, grant my desire after honouring the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the two coats of mail of Siva and Siva

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the two eye-forms of Siva and Siva depen¬

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the missile forms of Siva and Siva always

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Let these deities Varna, Jyestha, Rudra, Kala, Vikarana, Balavikarana, Balapramathana and Sarvabhutada- mana grant me what I desire, at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the eight deities Ananta, Suksma, Siva, Ekanetra, Ekarudra, Trimuiti, Srikantha and Sikhandaka and their Saktis, worshipped in the second Avarana grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the e'ght Murtis Bhava and others and their Saktis as well as the eleven Murtis Mahadeva and others accompanied by their Saktis, all stationed in the third Avarana confer the desired benefit after honouring the behest of Siva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the seven mothers — Brahmani, Mahesi, Kaumari, Vainavi, Varahi, Mahendri and Camuna of fierce valour, mothers of all the worlds, grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

He has the face of the elephant in rut. He is the son of Gahga, Uma and Siva. The firmament is his body; the quarters his arms; the moon, the sun and the fire his eyes. He is worshipped by the elephants of the quarters, Airavata and others. The ichor of Saivite knowledge comes out of him. He wards the obstacles of gods. He causes obstacles to the Asuras and others. He is sanctified by Siva. May he grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

$anmukha is bom of Siva. He holds Sakti and thunderbolt. He is the son of fire. He is also the son of Ganga, Ganamba and Kfttikas. Hd is surrounded by Viakha, Sakha and Naigameya. He is the conqueror of Indra and the demon Taraka. He is the Generalissimo of Indra's armies. He pierced the important mountains Meru and others with his splendour. He resembles molten gold. He has eyes resembling petals of lotuses. He is Kumara and the model for all tender beings. He is the favourite of Siva and

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Jyestha, the excellent deity granting boons, is always engaged in worshipping them. May she grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The goddess is saluted by the three worlds in the form of Ulka (meteor, comet ). She is requested by Brahma to multiply the creation th*'ough Siva. She came out from the middle of the eyebrows of Siva who divided herself into DaksayanI, Satl, Mena, Haimavati, Uma. she is the mother of Kauiki, Bhadrakali, Aparna and Patala. She is Rudrani the beloved of Rudra. She is always engaged in worshipping Siva. May she grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May Pingala the chief of Ganas, the pros¬ perous one, fondly attached to Siva and a favourite of Siva, grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Virabhadra is of great splendour. He resembles snow, Kunda flower and the moon. He is the beloved of Bhadrakali. He is the perpetual protector of mothers. He re¬ moved the head of Yajfla and of Daksa of wicked soul, he pared the limbs of Visnu, India, Yama and other gods. He is a follower of Siva. He is a glorious executor of Siva's behests. May he grant my desire at the behest of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Sarasvati born of the lotus-like speech of Mahesa is interested in worshipping Siva and Siva. May she grant rny desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

KausikI is the daughter of Parvati, She rides on a lion. She is the great Maya, the slumber of Visnu. She is the suppressor of the demon Mahi§a. She destroyed Surnbha

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Rudras have the lustre of Rudra. Pramathas arc famous for their prowess. The Bhutas have great virility. They have the lustre of Mahadeva. They are perpetual Yogins. They are uncomparable and devoid of conflicting pairs of defaults. They are free from dangers. They are accompanied by their laktis and followers. They are bowed to by the world. They are competent to create and anni¬ hilate the worlds. They are mutually loving and accommo¬ dating. They are very affectionate and respectful to one another. They are favourites of Siva and are marked by his traits. They are gentle, terrible and mixture of both. They are in the midway between the two. They are ugly, good- featured and multi featured. May they grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The sun is the Murti with illuminated disc of Mahesa. He is Nirguna, Gunasahkirna, Gunakevala, and Avikaratmaka. The first one is single with general variations. He is of extraordinary activity in creation, sustenance and annihilation. Thus he is divided into three, four or five ways. He is worshipped in the fourth Avarana of Siva along with the followers. He is a favourite of Siva and fondly attached to SivJi. He is engaged in worshipping the feet of Siva. May he grant my desire at the behest of the two.=®

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The eight Murtis of the sun viz. Aditya, Bhaskara, Bhanu, Ravi, Arka, Brahma, Rudra, and Visnu, the eight Saktis Dipta"* etc., the six Angas of the sun-god, the

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the twelve Adityas, and the twelve Saktis, sages, Gandharvas, serpents, Apsaras, Gramanis, Yaksas Raksasas, Asuras, the seven sets of seven, the seven horses identical with the Vedas and Valakhilya and others, the worshippers of Siva's feet, grant me everything at the behest of Siva and Siva. Brahma the chief of the universe, a form of the lord of gods, having sixtyfour attributes and achieve¬ ments, and established in the principle of Buddhi, shall be worshipped in the fourth Avarana of Siva. He is a favou¬ rite of Siva, fondly attached to Siva and is engaged in wor¬ shipping the feet of Siva. May he grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Hiranyagarbha the lord of the worlds, the Virat, Kala, Purua, Sanat, Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatana, the Prajapatis, the sons of Brahma, Daksa and others, eleven in number with their wives, Dharma and Sariikalpa — all these are engrossed in their devotion to Siva being subservient to the behests of Siva. May these grant my desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the four Vedas, the Itihasas, Puranas, Dharma-Sastras accompanied by the Vedic lore, although mutually disagreeing but based on the nature of Siva, grant my desire at the behest of Siva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Then the great lord Rudra, the important form of lord Siva, is the lord of the zone of Fire and possesses all Aisvaryas. He is enriched with the identity with Siva. He is devoid as well as possessed of attributes. He is Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Basically he is not prone to aberra¬ tions. Then outwardly he assumes aberrations. He is of extra¬ ordinary activity apart from the activity of creation etc. He cut off the head of Brahma. He is his father as well as his son. He is the progenitor and son of Vi§nu to whom he con¬ trols. He is the enlightener of both. The lord blesses them for ever. Rudra is stationed within and without the cosmos. He is the lord of the worlds. He is fond of Siva to whom

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

His six ancillaries Brahman etc. and the eight deities ending with VidyeSa, the four different Murtis devotel to Siva, with Siva as their cause, Siva, Bfiava, Hara and Mfda — may these grant my desire at the behest of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Vinu is another form of the great lord Siva himself. He is the lord of the principle of water. He is sta¬ tioned in the region of the unmanifcst. He is Nirguna. He is predominantly Sattvic as well as possessed of single Guna. He does not identify himself with the created things. He has the three general aberrations. He is of extraordinary activity apart form that of creation. He compares with Brahma though he is born of the right part of Siva. He is created by the first Brahma and he is his creator too. Vi§nu abides within and without the universe. He is the lord of the

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The four Murtis of Vinu, viz Vasudeva, Aniruddha, Pradyumna, and Saihkarsana, the ten Avataras viz— the fish, tortoise, boar, man-lion, dwarf, Rama trio, Kr§na and the horse-faced Kalki, his discus Paflcajanya and

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirrti, Vanina, ag6. The Verse is repeated. See Vayaviya S, 30. =.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the bull, the powerful son of Kamadhenu, rivalling with the submarine fire Varava, surrounded by five mother-cows*®' who has attained the state being the vehicle of the lord and the goddess, grant my desire, at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The five mother- cows stationed in Siva's region are Nanda, Sunanda, Surabhi, Susila and Sumanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

They are engaged in devotion to Siva and are engrossed in his worship. May these grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Ksetrapala of great splendour resembling the blue cloud with his face terrible due to the curved fangs, refulgent with throbbing red lips, with red hairs lifted up, with the crooked, eyebrows, three circular red eyes, with the moon and the serpents as ornaments, being in nude form holds the trident noose, sword and the skull in his hands, of terrible aspect, surrounded by Bhairavas, Siddhas and Yoginis, is seated in every temple. He is the protector of the good. Bowing to lord Siva is his great interest. He is purified by pious feelings towards Siva. He protects those who seek re¬ fuge in him particularly as his own sons. May he grant my desire at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the four deities Talajahgha and others wor¬ shipped in the first Avarana protect me at the behest of Siva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May Bhairava and others who surround him all round bless me at the behest of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

For the names of the mother-cows, see below verse 144*

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The great lore of Siva capable of releasing the individual soul from the fivefold bondage is different from Pasuvidya. The scripture of Saivite virtue and the Dharma, the Purana of Siva approved of by Srutis, and the Saivitc scriptures Kamika and others of four types honoured by iSiva and Siva and worshipped by me may all these make this holy rite accomplished well and fruitful.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the early preceptors from iSveta to NakulTsa along with their disciples, the preceptors born as member? of their families, especially my preceptors, both Saivas and Mahesvaras engrossed in Siva's knowledge and holy rites, permit this holy rite to be fruitful and well accomplis¬ hed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the, lay brahmins, Ksatriyas.. those who are experts in the knowledge of the Vedas and the ancillaries together with their tenets in the lines of Saivite virtue, those who are well-versed in all sacred scriptures, the followers of Sarhkhya, Vaisesika, Nyaya and other systems of philosophy, the followers of the sun, Brahma, Rudra and Visnu and all

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Those who adhere to the path of knowledge according to the southerners, those who follow the southern cult and the northern cult abide by me. without mutual clash since I wish and seek the welfare through the mantras. »

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

May the atheists, tenacious rogues, ungrateful and Tamasic heretics and great sinners be far aXvay from me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Obeisance to Siva accompanied by $iva. Obeis¬ ance to you the primordial cause accompanied by your son. Obeisance to you encircled by the universe in the form of five A varan as.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

After saying this he shall prostrate before Siva and $iva and perform the Japa of the five-syllabled mantra not les.s than hundred and eight times.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Similarly he shall perform the Japa of iSakti man¬ tra, dedicate it to Siva and crave forgiveness. He shall thus conclude the remaining rites of worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

He who repeats this everyday or listens to this with mental purity shakes off sins and attains Sivasayujya soon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Slayers of cows, ungrateful wretches, murderers of heroes, those who slay children in the womb, murderers of those who seek refuge, those who kill

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

When bad dreams and evil portents occur in¬ dicating terror and danger this hymn shall be repeated. Then those dangers do not befall.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Let the accruing of the benefit stand alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Hence after worshipping the lord and Uma in the heaven the devotee shall siand with palms joined in rever¬ ence and repeat the hymn.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Now I shall mention that great rite of worship, Homa, Japa, meditation, penance and charitable gifts, which yields benefits here itself to men who follow Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The devotee expert in the meaning of mantras shall at the outset practise mantras since the rites of visible bene¬ fits here itself are not fruitful otherwise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

A learned and sensible devotee, even after the mantra has been achieved, shall not haphazardly perform any rite the fruit whereof has been thwarted by some un¬ seen powerful obstacle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

He who due to delusion performs the rite yield¬ ing the benefit here itself does not attain the fruit thereof and becomes the laughing stock.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Without faith and devotion no one shall perform the rite intended to yield direct benefit. He becomes an unbeliever and an unbeliever does not attain fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

An aspirant who has mastered the mantras over¬ coming the obstacles and who performs the rite with full confidence and conviction attains the fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Or, for the attainment of the benefit let him be scrupulously celibate, eating only the Havisya, milk-pudding or fruits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

He shall not even think of, much less physically do, such prohibited actions as violence. He shall be pure always with clear dress and smear the body with Bhasma always.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

After observing the rules of conduct, the devotee shall on an auspicious and favourable day with the char¬ acteristics mentioned before, smear the ground with cowdung in a spot bedecked with garlands of flowers and draw the auspicious lotus shining with its own refiilgence. It shall be of molten gold with eight petals and filaments, with the peri¬ carp in the middle set with all gems. It shall be not less than a Hasta in width and must have a stalk befitting its size. He shall conceive Anima etc. in the bulbous root made of gold, in accordance with the injunctions. He shall instal the phallic idol with its pedestal, made of gems, gold or crystal with the requisite characteristics. He shall invoke

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

It shall have four arms and four faces. It shall be bedecked in all ornaments. It shall wear the tiger's hide with the smiling face and the gestures of granting boons and of protection to the devotee. Other hands shall hold the deer and the axe. Or if the conceiver desires he can conceive of the Murti as having eight arms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The Murti shall have the lustre of the rising sun. It shall have three eyes in every face. The face towards the east is gentle and has the refulgence befitting its size and features.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The southern face resembles the blue cloud and has a terrific appearance. The northern face has the lustre of coral and is bedecked with dark forelocks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

She is famous as Mahalaksmi dark coloured and wholly charming. After conceiving the Murti thus and unifying it into a whole he shall invoke the embodied lord and worship him. For the purpose of ablution he shall arrange for Paricagavya prepared from a tawny cow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

There shall be Paftcamrta and particularly the full seeds. He shall prepare the Mandala ahead decorated with gem-dust. The water-pot of Isana shall be put in the pericarp. The water-pots of Sadyojata shall be placed around, afterwards.®**

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Eight pots of Vidyea shall be filled with the waters of holy centres and threads shall be tied round them. Sacred articles of worship shall be dropped therein with due incantations in accordance with the injunctions. They shall be completely covered into the silken cloth with the mantras. When the proper time arrives he shall perform the ablution of the lord with Paricagavya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Waters dropped from the Darbha grass, golden and gemset vessels, scented and flowery waters purified with the mantras shall be taken from the vessels and Mahevara shall be bathed. Scents and flowers shall be offered, lights shown and the worship performed. The unguent shall be not less than a Pala by weight and the maximum shall be eleven Palas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Auspicious and charming flowers of good colour and fragrance blue and other lilies, plenty of Bilva leaves, red lotuses and white lotuses if available shall be used. The incense shall be offered with the black Aguru. The gum-resin shall be used with the camphor and ghee. The ghee used for lamps shall be of the milk of tawny cows. The five Brahmans, the six Angas and the Avaranas shall be worshipped.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The Naivedya shall be made of Caru prepared in ghee and milk with jaggery. The water shall be rendered fragrant with the Patala flowers, lilies and lotuses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Freshly woven cloths of various colours and of fine fabric attractive to the sight shall be offered with songs and instrumental music.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

When quiescent or nourishing rites are being per¬ formed, Siva shall be thought of as gentle in the phallicimage in the Siva -fire and in other idols as well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

In Marana and other rites the Sruk and lruva shall be made of iron. In all other rites such as quiescent these shall be made of gold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Even if he happens to be a desperado one shall not perform Abhicarika rile against a person who has sought refuge in Siva, mentally, verbally or physically.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The ugly man will become beautiful, the aged will become young. The enemy will turn a friend, the op¬ ponent will grow subordinate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The rite is attended with the excellence of merits. It has been performed by all the gods, particularly by Brahma, Visnu, Rudra, Indra, the guardians of the quarters, the nine planets — sun-god and others, by Visvamitra, Vasistha and other sages who know Brahman, by Iveta, Agastya, Dadhica and others, by us seeking refuge in Iiva, by Nandi- svara, Mahakala, Bhrhgisa and other Ganesvaras, by the Daityas residing in the nether worlds, by §esa and other serpents, by Siddhas, Yaksas, Gandharvas, Raksasa.s, Bhutas, Pisacas and practically by every one who has attained his respective position. It is by means of this rite that the gods have attained their godhood.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Brahma attained his Brahmahood, Visnu his Vi$nu- hood, Rudra his Rudrahood and Indra his Indrahood. It is by means of this rite that Ganesa attained his Ganesahood.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The lihga shall be bathed with white sandal water. Therein Siva and Siva shall be worshipped with

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

To the south he shall apply Aguru. To the west he shall apply red arsenic. To the north he shall apply sandal and to the east he shall apply yellow orpiment. He shall then worship with charming fragrant flowers of various colours.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The black Aguru shall be used for incense and fumigation along with Guggulu. Fine cloths bright in colours shall be offered-

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

After bowing with devotion to the lord of the gods he shall eulogise the lord and crave forgiveness. Naivedya consisting of all offerings shall be offered to the Liiiga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

In the rite of Mrtyufijaya the Hotna is perfor¬ med with Dui'va mixed with ghee and cow's milk, or honey or with Garu along with ghee, or milk alone. For the rites intended to quell ailments to attain prosperity and subdue poverty, gingelly seeds, ghee, milk or lotus-flowers shall be used. Persons seeking to bring persons undei control shall perform Homa with Jati flowers and ghee,

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

A Brahman shall perform the rite of Akarsana with ghee and Karavira flowers, Uccatana with oil and Slambhana with honey.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Stambhana rite can be performed with mustard also; Patana with garlic; Tadana with the blood of mule, camel or of both.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Marana and Uccatana shall be performed with Rohi and gingelly seeds. Vidvesana rite shall be pcrfoimed with the oil of Lahgala.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Bandhana rites and the rite of paralysing of a vast army shall be performed with the seeds of Rohi. In Abhicarika rites the articles of Homa shall be used with the red mustard and the Homa shall be performed with oils extracted from manually operated machines. It can also be performed with seeds of cotton in combination with KatukI and husk. In Abhicarika rites the devotee shall perform Homa with mustard seeds mixed with oil. Milk yields the subdual of fevers and is conducive to good fortune.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Homa offered with honey, ghee, curds, milk and rice-grains or with Garu grants all desires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Quiescent, nourishing, Vasya and Akarsana rites shall be performed with the seven articles of worship sacrificial twigs etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Vaya..Akarsana and Sripada (glorious position) rites shall be performed with the leaves of Bilva for Havana. It yields conquest over the enemies.,

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

In quiescent rites the twigs of Palasa, Khadira etc. shall be used. In rites of cruelty the twigs of Karavira and

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

No virtuous man, occupying honourable position or otherwise shall perform the Abhicarika rite against the ruler of his country.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

A man performing Abhicarika rite against the ruler of his country whether he be a devotee of Siva or not, shall have a fall immediately.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If he wishes for his own happinness he shall not perform Abhicarika rite against the protector of his country or against any devotee of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If he performs the rite of Marana etc. against any other person he shall perform expiatory rites after due repen tence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Iflihgas of gold and gems are not available or if he is unable to possess them he shall perform the worship mentally or with substitute articles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If a devotee can perform worship in some part he too derives the benefit of that part in accordance with his ability.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If the preceptor does not wish to receive, the entire gift shall be given to Siva or the devotees of Siva. It shall not be given to any other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If any one performs the rite him.self without

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The lihga used for worship may be taken by him¬ self or given to others. If he takes that himself he shall worship it everyday or cause it to be worshipped on. his be¬ half.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

If he performs the rite as ordained he cannot but have the benefit. What other inducement for worship shall there be?

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Still I shall mention about the excellent achievement through the rite. Even if he is attacked by the enemy or tormented by ailments, even if he falls into the jaws of death he will be freed without danger. Even the worst miserly fellow will become worthy of respect. The poor will become Kuvera,® god of wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The nectar that may have turned into poison shall become nectar again. The ground may turn into ocean and ocean into ground; the ditch into a mountain and the mountain into a ditch; fire into a lotus lake and the lotus lake into fire; the park into a forest and the forest into a garden; the animal into a lion and the lion into an animal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Women will run after him voluntarily. Prosperity will behave like a chaste lady and will not leave him. The goddess of speech will be his slave girl, fame a prostitute.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The intelligence will roam about as it pleases. His mind will be pure like a diamond. Hi', strength will be like a violent gust of wind or like an elephant in rut.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

His activities on the side of the enemies will be paralysed in their effort. The friends of enemies wiill be¬ come their enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

The enemies along with their kinsmen will be no better than corpses though physically alive. Though faced

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Even if he takes unwholesome food it will act as aphrodisiac. Even if he indulges in sexual intercourse every¬ day it will give him fresh thrills.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Everything hitherto inaccessible to him will be¬ come accessible like the myrobalan in the palm. Even Siddhis anima etc. will become available at his will.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको मेरा नमस्कार है

English

Now I shall mention the rite for the benefits attain¬ able solely after death. There is nothing like this rite in the three worlds.