Kailasa Samhita

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It shall be known as the great Mantra by the expert sages. This great Mantra is subtle. I shall tell you its analysis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It shall be known as the great Mantra by the expert sages. This great Mantra is subtle. I shall tell you its analysis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It shall be known as the great Mantra by the expert sages. This great Mantra is subtle. I shall tell you its analysis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

At the instruction of the preceptor, the great mantra is Siva in the form of Sakti. Hence the great mantra is the individual soul too. The individual soul is in the form of Sakti and is a part of Siva. Due to the identity with Siva it attains equality with Siva. In the passage (of ihe Vedas) "Prajfianam Brahma" the meaning of "Prajfianam" is seen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The water has four: sound, touch, colour and taste. The earth has five: sound, touch, colour, taste and smell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Niyati means the factor that discriminates and ordains. "This shall be done and this.shall not be done by me.'* It is a §akti of the lord. Setting it at nought the individual soul falls.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The subtle elements originated in order from the

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Their functions are giving space, blowing, cook¬ ing, force and supporting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O Skanda, you have mentioned before that the elements were created from Kalas etc. How is it that it is

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"The letter 'A' is the Atmatattva; the letter 'U' is 'Vidya; the letter 'Ma' is Sivatattva. O Vamadeva let this be thought over thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"The Bindu and Nada have essence of all the principles. O sage, listen now to what the deities therein are.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They are Brahma, Visnu, Rudra, Mahesvara and Sadasiva. They are the images of Siva himself well known in the Vedas

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Thus a gloss on the aphorisms of Siva has been mentioned by me. In another aphorism of Siva viz; "Jhanam Bandhah" the lord spe.nks of the nature of

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

These two (knowledge and activity) are the first throbbing of the great Sakti. It is this Para Sakti that the Svetasvataras eulogised joyously saying "Power of knowledge and activity is natural" They know the three eyes of Siva constitute knowledge, will and activity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

When these reaching the centre of the mind become the object of perception on the part of sense-organs the individual soul enters these, then knows and acts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Hence these are the features of the Atman alone. I shall now explain then meaning of the creation indicating the identity with the Pranava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I shall mention the purport of the Vedic passage. Listen to that, O Vamadeva, due to affecion for you I say this. It is developed by the sense of discrimination.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It is certain that the union of Siva and Sakti is the great-Atman From Paraakti is born the citsakti. Born of it is the power of bliss. The power of will is born of that. From this is born the power of knowledge and from this is born the power of activity, the fifth one. O sage, the Kalas— Nivrtti etc. are born of these Iraklis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Nada and Bindu are born of cit and Ananda Saktis. O sage, the letter 'ma' is born of Icchasakli. The fifth vowel *U' is born of Jnaiia Sakti and the letter 'A' is born of Kriyasakti. The origin of the Pranava has been mentioned thus. Now listen to the origin of the five Brahmans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

From these matras (of the pranava) are born the thirty eight Kalas, Santyatitakala is born of Isana; Santikala of Purusa; Vidyakala of Aghora; Pratistha and Nivrtti of Vamadeva and Sadyojata. There are five pairs such as Isana and cit-sakti etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, the five elements beginning with the ether are born of this set of five letters of the Pranava which constitute pairs based on the relationship of the word and its meaning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Akasa has the only attribute of sound. The wind has the two: sound and touch. The fire has three: sound, touch and colour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The five Bhutas constitute the universe. Virat is the composite form of all. The universe is thus created.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It begins with the element of the earth and ends with the element of Siva. After merging with each other they merge in the individual soul ultimately.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Accompanied by the energy it comes out again for the purpose of creation. It appears in the form of the gross cosmos and functions till the period r)f dissolution.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The primeval oozing of Siva who attempts to create the universe at his will is called Sivataitva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In view of its conformity with the atlivilies this alone becomes the principle of his power of will. Between the two laktis of knowledge and activity if the knowledge predominates, the principle is Sadasiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, know that as Mahesvara Tattva when the activity is predominant. If there is equality between the two Saktis know that as the form ol pure knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After withdrawing his form of great glory with the intellect comprehending the dilfercncc between the illusion and reality among various emotions in the form of his own part when Siva becomes the recipient of ail objects through illusion, he is called Purusa, the creator, I'he Vedic text says "Taisr.stva" (after creating it).

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

As the magician so also the Yogin has no illusion. Siva is of perfect knowledge and this is revealed by the preceptor.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The five Saktis of Siva arc: activity, knowledge, completeness, elernality and pervasiveness. Even in their shrinking forms they shine always.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

There is a set of five Tattvas of the individual soul, viz, Kala, Vidya, Raga, Kala and Niyati. Kala is the cause of doing anything. Vidya is the means of certain Tattvas. Raga is the attachment to the sense-objects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

You have mentioned before* that the Purusa is placed beneath the Niyati and is above Prakrii. How is it that you say now that it shrinks in form throtigh Maya and

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Kailasa S. 13 31-

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The omniscient, omnipotent, Siva, the Nirguna lord of all, the progenitor of the three deities, the Brahman, is formed of existence-knowledge-bliss.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

That lord Siva himself, out of his own will, through his own Maya appears shrinking in size and be¬ comes Puru§a.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The presence in two places of the Purusa is not incompatible. He is the composite of Jflana etc. of both shrinking and intrinsic forms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The principle of the mind Prakrti consists of Buddhi, Manas and Ahamkara achievable through the Gunas Sattva etc. The Gunas are born of the Prakrti, the Sattvaic from Sattva and so on. From the Gunas the intellect takes its origin. It is the cause of decisiveness in the objects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

From Buddhi the principle of intellect is born and from it ego. From the ego the sense-organs of know¬ ledge. The mind has two aspects — thought and doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The sense-organs are ears, skin, eyes, tongue and nose and the qualities particularly sensed through those organs are sound, touch, colour, taste and smell. The Tanmatras are born from the Vaikarika Aharhkara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They are called subtle principles by the sages. Now understand the organs of activity and their functions.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, they are the organs of speech, hand, feet, anus, penis and the vaginal passage. Their functions are speaking, handling, moving, evacuation and the sexual pleasure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

From them arc born in order the ether, wind, fire, water and the earth, O sage, they are known as the five elements.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O intelligent sage, listen with respect and attention. O sage, in accordance with the Vedic text "Tasmad Vai Etasmad" etc. it is certain that the five Bhutas are born of the Kalas. They are in the form of the gross cosmos. This explains the body of the lord ol Bhutas (Siva). In the order of the coming up of the Tattvas from Siva Tattva to the principle of the earth, O sage, they shall be mentioned as originating from the subtle elements in order.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O intelligent sage, listen with respect and attention. O sage, in accordance with the Vedic text "Tasmad Vai Etasmad" etc. it is certain that the five Bhutas are born of the Kalas. They are in the form of the gross cosmos. This explains the body of the lord ol Bhutas (Siva). In the order of the coming up of the Tattvas from Siva Tattva to the principle of the earth, O sage, they shall be mentioned as originating from the subtle elements in order.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

There shall be identity between the subtle ele¬ ments and the Kalis as causes of the Bhutas. O excellent amAng those who know (he Brahman, know that there is no mutual antagonum here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The eight principal mountains arc and 'TTfdrr I

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On hearing the words of Karttikeya, that quell dualism and produce non-dualistic knowledge the sage be¬ came delighted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall worship it with scents and flowers and show lights and incense. He shall then cover up the conch with Astra and Varma mantras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The preceptor shall then cover the vessel on the top with the Darbha grass. He shall then make a square to the northeast of the Mandala.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The precep or shall be seated with the disciple facing the cast and desirous of spiritual knowledge. The preceptor shall tell him — "Be pure in soul."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall sit steady in a trance for a short while thinking "I am the preceptor — Siva. He shall open his eyes with the mind favourably disposed towards him and without xcitement glance at the pupil who is sitting with palms joined in reverence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

With his hand smeared with the ashes he shall touch the head of the pupil and instruct in his right ear clearly "Hamsah Soham.*'

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"The first Ham means Sakti-Soul. Sail means Siva. I am he alone." Thus he shall reveal the meaning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After instructing him in the meaning of 'Yah Anu* he shall express clearly the meaning and purport of the statements in the middle. He shall tell him clearly, "O Brahmin, I shall tell you the statements. Listen and retain them in your mind."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The meaning of the statement — "Perfect knowledge is Brahman" has already been made known. Paramesvara the Sakti-soul is the meaning of the word Aham.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

'A' is the foremost among all letters. It is the greatest splendour 'Siva'. The letter Ha is of the form of firmament. It is glorified as the akti-soul.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

That has been taught before. The devotee shall meditate "I am he" "That you arc;" in this the meaning of "That" has already been explained.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Otherwise there is a likelihood of opposite con¬ ception in "I am he" whereas the word "I" is in the mascu¬ line, the word "That" is in the neuter. Hence due to the in¬ compatibility they cannot be interpreted together. The cause of the universe, of male and female forms, cannot be otherwise. The concept of the meaning of the instruction is: "Thou art that."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In the cosmos both subtle and gross are bom the planets: moon, sun stars, etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The deities Brahma, Vifhu, Mahe and others, the various living beings, Indra and other guardians of the quarters, gods, Pitfs Asuras, Rakfasas, human and other mobile beings, beasts, birds, worms, serpents, trees, hedges, creepers and herbs, the eight mountains,*** the seven rivers*** GaAgi and others, the oceans of great prosperity whatever object is there in the world all are established here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

This universe of the form of female and male, of the form of iSiva and Sakti shall deserve attention of learned men like you, experts in the Saiva knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, the Sruti says "Think that everything is Brahman, everything is Rudra." Thus Sadaiva is the Atman of the universe.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Due to the concept of thirty eight Kalas the concept of duality is ever present but he who has purified the Atman by the concept "I am Sadaiva" becomes the preceptor Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Such a disciple becomes the preceptor Siva himself. He attains the form of the Yantra, mantra and the cosmic deity itself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O Brahmin, the disciple whose bondage is severed due to the favour of the preceptor and who is engaged in Siva's worship becomes a lofty soul indeed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They say that whatever exists whether a composite unit or an analysed piece is the meaning of the Pranava in view of the predominence of the Guas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Out of affection I have expiated the non-dualis-

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

If anyone whether a god or a human being, Siddha or Gandharva, out of arrogance considers this statement otherwise, I shall cut off his head evenly with my good trident which is like a black fire to the enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, you yourself are the most excellent of tnose who know the non-dualistic nature of Siva. You are the guide for good behaviour on the occasion of the instruction of Saivite knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

An impious ghost got his sins removed by the contact with the ashes on your body. By your grace he attained the supreme goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

You are a Siva yogin, an asset to the three worlds. At your benign glance even the individual soul becomes the supreme soul.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

This great secret is founded in you. You too, abide by the Pranavas alone with respect, faith and devotion and unite them with ParameSvara helping people grasp Saivite conduct including Bhasma and Rudraksa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

You are iSiva indeed. You follow Saivite conduct and have understood the concept of non-dualism Wandering about for the welfare of the world you will attain an everlasting happiness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After hearing this wonderful cult of Vedanta, explained by Karttikeya the sage became very humble. He bowed many times and prostrated before him. He behaved like a bee hovering round his lotus-like feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On hearing these words, pregnant with love, of the sages, the delighted Suta, the scholar whose mind is attached to Siva, spoke to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

You are all blessed. You are the devotees of lord Siva You help all the worlds, O sages, you hear further their conversation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After bowing to Karttikeya, son of Siva and eulogising him in various ways the great sage asked him again regarding the principles, with great humility.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O lord Karttikeya, O ocean of nectar, O knower of all principles, how can the ascetics ot purified souls attain the position of a preceptor?

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They cannot have the authority to instruct with¬ out a tradition following which the individual souls attain worldly pleasures and salvation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On hearing the words of Vamadeva Karttikeya began to explain after thinking upon Siva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I shall explain Yogapa((a whereby one attains the state of a preceptor. It is a great secret that yields salvation and O Vamadeva, it is due to my affection to you that I mention it to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, the preceptor shall grasp the disciple with his hands and make him sit facing east on a well deco¬ rated platform on a pure excellent seat — a cloth, a deerskin or Darbha grass. The disciple shall be wrapped in the cloth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then he shall take a conch with its stand and purify it with Astra mantra. He shall then place it in front of him on a favourable position.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After worshipping the conch with its pedestal with flowers he shall pour pure water into it sanctified by Astra and Varma mantras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After filling it, it shall be worshipped again in the manner mentioned in Saaiiga Puja. Then he shall repeat the Pranava seven times.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall then show the mystic gestures of the cow and conch. In a pvire spot to the south of the conch and in front of him he shall make a beautiful and auspi¬ cious Mandala according to the rules of worship and worship it with sweet scents and flowers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

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हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

That pot shall be decorated and embellished with cloths, mango leaves, Durva grass, coconut flowers and other articles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O great sage, he shall put five gems into the pot or if they are not available he shall put gold into it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The five gems are: amethyst, ruby, gold ingot, coral and onyx.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After uttering the mystic syllables 'Nrmlaskam'* and "Glum" in the end he shall perform worship in a favour¬ able manner in accordance with the rules.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall invoke the lord along the path of five coverings in the manner prescribed for sacrifices, beginning with Adhara l§akti and then worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall offer milk pudding and cooked rice as Naivedya and the betel leaves as before. After the adoration with the repetitions of eight names, the other mantras shall be chanted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Pranava shall be repeated hundred and eight times. The five Brahmans beginning with Sadyojata and ending with Iana shall be meditated upon. It shall be covered with Astra and Varma mantras. Incense and lights shall be waved with devotion. He shall then show the mystic gestures of cow and the vaginal passage clearly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then a beautiful seat shall be put over the square in accordance with the rules. He shall then make the boy disciple sit on it in a comfortable posture.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The preceptor shall raise the vessel. Repeating "Svasti" he shall pour water on the head of the disciple making a circle with the inverted pot.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After uttering the Pranava once first and then seven times with the names of five Brahmans he shall en¬ circle him at the end of the ablution with the water from the conch.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After the rite of waving the charming light he shall wipe him with a towel The disciple shall be made

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The feet shall be washed and Acamana per¬ formed twice. Holding the ashes in his hands the preceptor shall smear it over the body of the disciple who is led into the Mancjiapa and comfortably seated.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In the statement "It is other than what is

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In the statement "It is other than what is

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

' This is your soul, the immanent, and the imm¬

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall then take the conch with the pedestal and purify it with Bhasma and the Astra mantra. He shall put it before the disciple on the square and worship it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

When the disciple has finished the customary obeisance he shall stand humbly and silently like a well be¬ haved disciple. The preceptor shall tell him like this.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After that he shall wash the cloth, the razor etc. with water and clay. The barber also shall be given clay and asked to wash his hands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall sprinkle water over it repeating Om seven times. * He shall apply the clay on the palms once in the beginning and thrice afterwards. Then he shall glance at the holy disc of the sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After paying obeisance to Mahesvara, the precep¬ tors, holy centres and others he shall perform the midday rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, with great devotion he shall worship $iva accompanied b/ Siva and the bestower of perfect knowledge, the protector of the three worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

With steady mind, abiding by his virtuous duties and pure in body, he shall go to good brahmin householders for alms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall divide the alms into five parts and do with them as proper. He shall avoid defiled food.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

A mendicant shall perform four activities: Purifi¬ catory rites, ablution, begging for alms and resorting to isolated places for meditation. He has no fifth rite.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall use only four types of begging bowls, that made of dried gourd, or of bamboo, or of wood or of clay. He shall not take any other type of bowl.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Six things are forbidden to the ascetics: chewing the betel, using the metallic vessel, emission of semen, white cloth, sleeping during the day and taking meal at night.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

If they observe the rules they are wise. If they do not they are Raksasas. The ascetic shall never indulge in activities contrary to the rules.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall perform the post-shaving ablution assi¬ duously for purity, remembering mentally the supreme Brahman Sada§iva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, thus out of aflfection for you, the rites of post-shaving ablution I have explained to you. What else do you wish to hear?

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The deities employed in activities divide the sphere beginning with the earth into five in the order of fire etc. They then take the ascetic to Sadaiiva's region. Having led him to the honoured feet of the lord, the deities of blessing stand behind the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall be bathed with water and worshipped with flowers etc. repeating the mantras of Srirudra, Camaka and Rudrasukta in order. The conch shall be placed before him and he shall be sprinkled with the water there¬ in. A flower shall be placed on the head and his body shall be wiped repeating the Pranava. *

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The skull shall be split with a coconut repeating the four mantras beginning with "Ma no Mahantam'" etc. Then the ditch shall be filled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Verily the Vedas mention lord Siva as golden. "Goldcn-armcd" refers to his limbs being golden. Otherwise the lordship cannot be his. In the Chandogya also in the passage "He who is in Jiiva" is mentioned with golden moustache, golden tresses. Everywhere from the nail till the hair he is golden.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I shall tell you me purport of the statement "I am the great Brahman". Please listen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He is mentioned as the great Brahman, most sublime and the soul of all: "Para, Apara, Paratpara." The words Rudra, Brahma and Visnu arc mentioned in the Vedas. The lord is greater than these. This is indicated by the word 'Para'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

By pondering over and practising the words of the Vedas, Sastras and the preceptor, Siva, the blissful lord appears in the heart of the pupil.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, the §ruti says that it has originated from Siva's mouth. am the soul of all", because the great qualities are ever present in me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"I am without a second" because there is no other Atman distinct from the self. The statement "indeed all this is Brahman" has been explained before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I am complete because of my positive aspect. I am ever liberated. All the souls resorting to my nature are liberated due to my grace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"I am he who is Siva, the soul of all and identical with all. I am Harhsa. I am Siva.** This is the meaning of all statements, O Vamadeva, as mentioned by Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The preceptor shall communicate to the pupil the meaning as declared by Siva and explained in the Vedic passages. It establishes the identity of men with Siva Himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall worship it with scents repeating Om. It shall be filled with scented water invoked by Astra mantra and filtered with a cloth. It shall be worshipped with the Pranava Om.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It shall be worshipped repeating Om seven times. He who makes the slightest slip has to face the greatest terror. So says the Sruti. He shall then address the disciple himself, "Be steady-minded and fearless". Medita¬ ting on the lord he shall continue the worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall worship the seat, of the disciple with the rite of "Sadutthapana." After conceiving Siva's seat he shall instal an idol of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall fix on the head and the body of the disciple, the five Brahmans, beginning with the head and

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall then jjerform the Nyasa of the limbs. The sixteen forms'** of ancillary services beginning with the offer¬ ing of the scat shall also be performed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Milk pudding shall be offered as Naivedya repeat¬ ing Om Svaha. The rites of offering water for gargling and Acamana, Arghya, incense, lights etc. shall also be performed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After worshipping with the eight names he shall perform the Japa along with brahmins well-versed in the Vedas. Passages from the Srutis: "The knower of Brah¬ man attains.." "Bhrgu the son of Varuna" "He who of gods"'*' and ending with ''He who is the greatest is Mahes- vara" shall be recited. Taking a garland of Kalhara flowers he shall stand up and recite the "Siddhi Skandha" section in the Paficasika Text of Srivirupak$a. Thereafter thinking thus "This is my fame. I am complete" and feeling favourably disposed towards him the preceptor shall put the garland round the neck of the disciple.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The caste mark on the forehead and the appli¬ cation of the unguent over the body shall be carried out in accordance with his cultural custom.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The preceptor shall assign a name to him prefixed with the title iSripada. He shall offer him an umbrella and sandals. He shall delegate to him the power of oratory, authorise him to accept scat in front since the disciple has now become Siva himself. He shall tell him to be conscious that he is §iva. The preceptor shall make obeisance in accordance with the tradition in the cult.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

*'From now onwards be engaged in blessing the worlds. Accept a disciple only after testing him for a year. Accept him duly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Eschew the faults of lust etc. and be devoted to meditation on Siva. Associate with those who have inherited good tradition and not with others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Till the end of your life never take food without worshipping Siva. Abiding by your devotion to the precep¬ tor be happy, be happy."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In this manner the excellent preceptor, sympathetic and scholarly, shall be favourably inclined towards the disciple.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O Vamadeva, O great sage, out of affection for you the mode of the consecration of the disciple has been mentioned to you though it is a great secret.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After saying this Karttikeya narrated the procedure of hair-cutting and ablution in detail intending to favour the ascetics (anxious to hear him).

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage Vamadeva I shall now explain the rules of hair-cutting and ablution. These if performed immediately are conducive to great purity of the ascetic.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, after the consecration as a disciple he shall observe the other rites and get ready for the tonsorial ceremony.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall bow to the preceptor and secure permission

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Repeating "Sivam** *'l§ivam" he shall sprinkle every object with water. He shall then close his eyes with the ring-finger and the thumb. Repeating the Astra mantra he shall open his eyes and look at the razor and other imp¬ lements of tonsorial rite. Repeating the mantra twelve times he shall sprinkle them with the Astra mantra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall take the razor and cut off a patch of hair on the right side. Then a few hair on the front, then the entire hair shall be shaved off.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The hair shaven off shall be put on a leaf and not allowed to fall on the ground. The beards, the moustache also shall be shaven. Nails of the hands and feet shall be pared.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall take clay from the root of Bilva, Asvattha or Tulasi. He shall plunge into water twelve times and come to the bank. He shall place the clay on a pure spot of ground and divide it into three parts. Each part shall be divided into three. It shall be sprinkled with water with the Astra mantra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Taking a lump of claiy he shall wipe off his hands with it twelve times. Each of the hands shall be separately washed with water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Another lump of clay shall be used similarly for the feet, another lump for the face, another for the arms and so on. After smearing and washing he shall enter water again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Another lump of clay shall be divided into twelve and applied over the beard. He shall then plunge into the water again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall come to the bank, gargle sixteen times, perforn Acamana twice and Pranayama sixteen times re¬ peating the Pranava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall divide another lump of clay into three. With one part he shall purify the hips and feet and perform Acamana twice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

With another lump of clay he shall purify the armpits by means of the hands on the opposite sides. With steady and pure mind the disciple shall take another lump of pure clay and smear his body fromhead to foot with devotion to. the preceptor and eyes fixed in the sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Fixing the staff on the ground he shall stand up and remember his preceptor who has taught him the mantra with devotion strengthened by wisdom.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall devoutly remember Samba, Mahesana, l§ahkara, the moon-crested Siva, the lord of prosperity and glory.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall prostrate before the preceptor Siva thrice with eight limbs and once with five limbs touching the ground and stand up making obeisance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall enter the river again and plunge once. Coming up he shall apply the clay on the shoulders in the manner mentioned before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The remaining clay he shall take up and dissolve it in the water and then apply it all over his body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall repeat 'Om' thrice and remember the lotus-likc feet of Siva which enable him to cross the ocean of worldly existence.*®®

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Repeating Om he shall pour water over his body besmeared with the Bhasma of the Vi raja Homa. He.shall wipe the body, take his bath and apply Bha'ma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, then he shall carefully apply Tripundra in accordance with the rules.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

There are no crematory rites for the liberated ascetics. I have heard that they arc buried. O Karttikeya, my preceptor, please mention that rite lovingly. There is none in the three worlds who can explain the same.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O lord, son of 6iva, considering me as your disciple please tell me lovingly the mode of departure for those who arc liberated from the corporal cage after rea¬ lising perfect identity with the Brahman and who have attained their goal after liberation through the path of Upasana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On hearing the request of the sage, the son of!§akti, destroyer of demons spoke about the great secret which had been heard from iva. by Bhrgu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O Brahmin, I shall explain it to you. It shall not be given to any or every one indiscriminately. It shall be given to a calm disciple equipped with devotion to Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On hearing fiom his preceptor the lore of Ved¬ anta and Agamas along with the explanation he shall practise Yoga by means of Yama, Niyama etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, practising it regularly the ascetic shall be attached to Pranava and be well-engaged in the meditation on Siva

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, there are five deities in the forms of messengers who by the favour of Sadasiva are put in the charge of Nandin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The five deities, O sage, take the souls interested in performing holy rites to the heaven by their merit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After enjoying the pleasures in heaven as men¬ tioned, at the diminution of the merit they return to the human realm and take births as before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

On seeing him come, if he is unattached, Sada- iSiva lord of the gods teaches him the purport of the great mantra; crowns him as the chief of the Ganas and gives him a body similar to his. §iva lord of all, leader of all, blesses him thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The ascetic is decorated with the deer-skin, axe, trident and the gesture of offering boons. It has three eyes. His matted locks shine by the splendour of Ganga and the crescent moon. He is seated on a splendid aerial chariot. He is delegated the power of bestowing all desires. If he is attached the lord blesses him with an aerial chariot having the speed of the mind, capable of going everywhere, shining like a crore of suns, cool like a crore of moons, full of vessels with celestial nector and divine water, decorated with divine garments, garlands, unguents and ornaments charming with the sounds of dance, music, Mrdahga and other instruments and surrounded by Rudra virgins. When he has enjoyed all pleasures, when his eagerness for enjoyment subsides lord Siva blesses him imparting to him the purport of the great mantra. He blesses him with immovable trance in the forfn "I am Siva, I am perfect.'' He blesses him with unres¬ tricted Siddhis capable of creating the sun etc. The Siddhis arc in the form of throbbings arising from realisation that he is the slave ol Siva. The preceptor of the world bestows on him the greatest salvation devoid of return even when the life of the lotus-born deity comes to an end.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They shall recite the statements beginning with Pranava and explain their purport with the pious mind. They shall remind him of Siva.the great Nirguna splendour and make obeisance to him till he expires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The procedure of obsequies shall be followed. If their bodies are not cremated they are likely to miss the good goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Since they have renounced all their activities and have resorted to Siva, if the king defiles their bodies his kingdom will be ruined.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The people of that village too will suffer distress. The following procedure shall be taken up to avoid that default.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Humbly the king shall begin with "obeisance to Irinya'**® and recite the mantra ending with "obeisance to Amlvatkas".'®

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Repeating Om in the end he shall complete the worship of the lord. O great sage, this procedure will quell the defect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

His sons and relatives shall perform the obsequies according to the rules.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The loin-cloth shall be taken off and fresh one shall be tied. His body shall be dusted with the ashes in accordance with the rules.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

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हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Repeating the requisite mantras Rudrak$a garlands shall be worn over the chest, neck, head, arms, wrists and ears in order.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After fumigating with incense the body shall be lifted and placed on a rope-swing. It shall be placed on a charming chariot of the form of five Bahmans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The chariot shall be decorated with fragrant flowers and garlands with the five Brahma mantras beginning with Sadyojata preceded by Om.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The body shall be taken round in procession around the village to the accompaniment of dances, music and chanting of Vedic mantras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The ascetics shall dig a ditch as deep as the staff in a holy spot near a holy tree on the eastern or northern side. They shall sprinkle it with water repeating the Pranava and the Vyahrtis. They shall spread the leaves of the Sami tree and flowers with their tips pointing to the north. Above them Darbha grass shall be spread. His seat whether cloth, deerskin or mat of Darbha grass shall be placed over them. The body shall be sprinkled with Paficagavya with Pranava and Brahma mantras. It shall be bathed with the water from the conch repeating Rudrasukta and the Pranava. A flower shall be placed on the head. Repeating the Svastivacana mantras and Om the body shall be lifted and placed inside the ditch in the Yogic pose facing the cast. It shall be decorated with fragrant flowers and fumigated with incense and fragrant gum resin repeating the mantra ' O Visnu, protect the Havya".

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The staff shall be placed in his right hand and the vessel full of water in the left, repeating the mantra "Prajapate natvadeta".' With the mantra *'Brahmaja jflanam Prathamam"'* etc. his head and with the Rudra Sukta the middle of the eyebrow shall be touched.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Ibid. 13. 3.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Touching the place, with the mind dwelling on nothing else, the performer of the obsecpjies shall repeat the five Brahma mantras and the mantra beginning with "Yo devanam"' and ending with "Yah parah sa Mahe'>varah" he shall worship Mahadeva, Samba, the panacea for the ills of the world, the omniscient, the non-dependent and the blesscr of all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then a mud platform, two Aratuis.square and one Aratni high, ihall be erected and smeared with cow-

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

A mystic diagram shall be inscribed in the middle and worshipped with fragrant flowers, Bilva leaves and Tulasi along with scented raw grains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The waving of the lights fumigating with incense, milk and the food olTering shall be offered with Pranava. The grave shall be circumambulated. They shall them pros¬ trate five times.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Thus I have narrated the rites up t<j the tenth day. O great sage, now li.stcn to the rites of the eleventh day for ascetics.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Ibid iG. ij.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

See (15 note.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, out of affection for you I shall explain the rite for ascetics on the eleventh day after death.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The Bindu, triangle, hexagon and circle shall be drawn in order. The conch shall be placed in front in accordance with the rules of worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The Bindu, triangle, hexagon and circle shall be drawn in order. The conch shall be placed in front in accordance with the rules of worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall perform the Pranayama and after due Sarhkalpa rite, he shall worship the five deities mentioned as messengers before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Beautiful garments red in colour shall be offered along with upper cloths. Coronets and ornaments shall also be offered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I shall now tell you the rules for the Parvana for your welfare. O sage, listen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall get up early in the morning on the twelfth day, take his bath and perform his daily rites. He shall invite some Saiva ascetics or brahmin devotees of Siva. After they had taken their baths they shall be fed at midday in accordance with the rules, offering them sweet and auspicious foodstuffs of various sorts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Hearing this from the lf)(u-.-like mouth of yours the great sage Sanatkumara, full of devotion to Siva, shall mention this to Vyasa. That excellent devotee of Siva will mention this to Suka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

With great devotion he dedicated himself to him. He prostrated again and again and then got up.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then the sage, with various Vedic and Sastric hymns eulogised Siva together with Amba and their sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He put the lotus-likc feet of the lord and the god¬ dess on his head. With their blessings he stayed there comfortably.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

All of you too shall learn the meaning of the Pranava Mahe.svara, the secret of the Vedas, of the Taraka Brahman, the bcsiower ol salvation. Remaining here itself

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

I shall go to Badarikarama''' for serving the lotus like feet of my preceptor. Let us aspire for the opportunity of having excellent talk again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"I cause it to enter" — at the end of the words, one should utter "suvar om"; one should first utter the three quarters, and after that "Savitri."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The pranava is the beginning of all the Vedas; the pranava denotes Shiva; it is the king of kings of mantras, the great seed, the supreme formula.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then one should say "samastam" and "maya," and so he spoke; then, meditating on Sadashiva in the heart, "mandadi," O sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Rising again slowly, looking with love at his own guru, he should stand with folded hands near the guru's feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then, at his command, the disciple should become devoted to the knowledge of Shiva according to the meaning of Vedanta, with the distinction of with and without qualities.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Having offered the full oblation with the three verses beginning "bhuh svaha" and concluded, one should diligently repeat the Gayatri until the afternoon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then, having performed the evening twilight worship preceded by bathing, and made the evening fire offering, he should silently inform his guru.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Having cooked the charu in that fire, he should offer oblations of fuel-sticks, rice and ghee separately with the Raudra Sukta and the five mantras beginning with Sadyojata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall cast olT Darbha grass to the north and not touch it again. Beginning with the west the Mandalas shall be worshipped according to the rules for the rite of "Sadutthapana." Flowers shall be stacked within them like a pedestal with ' Om Hrlrn. I invoke the messenger god¬ dess in the form of fire, obeisance.'' This latter portion is common to the five. The gestures of installation shall be shown severally to each.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The Aiiganyasas for the deities shall be performed with Hram, Hrim etc. The messenger goddesses shall have the noose, goad, gestures of fearlessness and wish in their hands. They are as lustrous as the lunar stone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They have changed (or enhanced) the hue of the quarters by the lustre of their gemset rings. They wear red garments and shine with lotus-like hands and feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

They look charming with their faces resembling * the full moon and brilliant with three eyes. They are

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Their waists arc slender and buttocks large. They wear divine red garments. The ruby-scl anklets jingle and

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

What blessing can be secured from a departed soul? Only from a powerful soul can everything be achieved as from Mahesa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The five deities capable of all activities and eager to bless others arc accepted by the lord as the bestowers of bliss.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After meditating on the auspicious deities eager to bless he shall olfcr Padya at their feet with drops of water from the conch.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The water for Acamana shall be offered in their hands and Arghya on their heads. He shall conceive of their ritualistic ablution with the drops of water from the conch.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Fragrant sandal wood, auspicious.\ksatas and charming fragrant flowers shall also be offered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Fragrant incense and lamp with wicks soaked in ghee shall be offered saying "I dedicate everything." Om should be uttered in the beginning and Namah at the end. Then milk pudding with honey shall be offered along with ghee, sugar, sweet pie and plantain fruits stuffed with jag¬ gery.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Different articles shall be heaped on separate plantain leaves and rendered fragrant. They shall be sprinkled with water uttering "Bhuh Bhuvah Svah."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Naivedya shall be offered with; "Om Hrim Svaha". With "Namah" water shall be offered with great devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O excellent sage, thereafter the rite of Udvasana shall be performed with devotion. The place shall be mopped clean beginning with the east. Then water for gargling and Acamana shall be offered with Arghya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After offering Tambida, incense and lights, the circumambulation and obeisance shall be performed. The

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"May the glorious mothers be delighted. At the lotus-like feet of Paramesa let them recommend the pro¬ tection of the deceased ascetic who is desirous of attaining the region of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After ritualistically dismissing them along the way they had come, the remanents of the Naivedya shall be distributed among the virgins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

It shall be given to the cows or cast off into water: There is no other way of disposal. Parvana and not Ekoddista Sraddha shall be performed for an ascetic.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The performer of the Parvana shall take his bath, perform Pranayama with pious mind wearing the sacred thread as usual. Wearing the Darbha ring he shall say "On this auspicious Tithi I shall perform the Parvana Jra- ddha." In the place of Asana Darbha grass shall be placed. After Saihkalpa Darbhas shall be cast off to the north. Water shall be touched. He shall invite four 6aiva brahmins who are steady in their rites. The brahmins shall take oil bath after which they shall be made to sit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"Ye all shall represent the Visvedevas." After saying this he shall say "obeisance to Atman, Antaratman and Paramatman." Then he shall touch their feet with devo¬ tion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The feet of the brahmins shall be washed and they shall be made to sit facing the east. After decorating them with scents, sandal paste etc., they shall be led in front of Siva

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The ground shall be smeared with cowdung. Darbha grass shall be spread with their tips to the east. He shall perform P» anayama and the rite of saihkalpa "I shall offer the Pinda." He shall then worship the Mantjala Atman, Antaratman and the Paramatman turning the face back. "I am giving these Pindas," saying this he shall offer the Pindas with devotion. Water from the Darbha grass shall be offered. Getting up he shall perform circumambul- ation and the Namaskara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After giving gifts to the Brahmins according to the rules he shall offer Narayana Bali at the same spot on the same day.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Everywhere Visnu shall be worshipped for protec¬ tion. He shall perform the worship of Visnu and offer milk pudding as Naivcdya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall invite twelve brahmins who are masters of the Vedas. He shall worship them in the names of Keava etc. with scents, flowers and Aksatas. He shall propitiate them and offer them shoes, umbrella, cloth, accor¬ ding to the rules. He shall speak to them sweet, auspicious words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall spread Darbha grass on the ground with their tips to the east. After saying "Bhuh Svaha, Bhuvah Svaha, Suvah Svaha, Om." He shall offer milk pudding as oblation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O great sage, the rite of the eleventh day has been mentioned by me. O brahmin, I shall now explain the twelfthday rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

In the presence of Paramea they shall be worship¬ ped in accordance with the Paficavarana rites after perfor¬ ming Pranayama. As in the case of Mahasamkalpa he shall perform the Samkalpa rite thus, "I shall perform the worship of the pcrceptor." He shall then touch the Darbhas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After washing his feet and performing Acamana he shall make them sit facing east. Ashes shall be smeared all over the body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage, the eight — Sadasiva etc. shall be meditated upon and the brahmins shall be treated with respect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall then meditate on Paramesthi Guru as Samba with his own name. Paramaguru and Parat Paraguru shall also be meditated upon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall say "Here is the seat" and offer seat. With Om as prefix his name shall be mentioned in the accus¬ ative case with the addition '*1 invoke, obeisance". He shall then offer Padya, Acamana, Arghya, cloth, scents and Aksatas. They shall be decorated with flowers. Their names shall be mentioned in the Dative case with Om prefixed and wor¬ shipped with fragrant flowers. After fumigating with the incense and offering lights he shall say, ' The entire rites of propitiation are over. May they be perfect and complete" and perform obeisance and get up.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Plantain leaves shall be spread and cleaned with water. Pure cooked nice, milk pudding, sweet pies, cooked dal, vegetable dishes, and other food stuffs shall be placed over them along with plantain fruits, coconuts and jaggery. Darbha grass is put under each leaf. These shall be sprinkled and the Parisecana, the sprinkling of foodstuffs shall be performed, lie shall then say "Protect the Havya of Visnu" and make them touch the articles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall stand up and offer giving water for drinking he shall request them thus, "May Sadauva and others be delighted with me and bestow boons on me".

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He shall then recite the mantra "Ye deva"" etc. and scatter Aksatas. He shall prostrate, stand up and say "Everywhere may there be nectar''.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After saying this to Vamadeva his discij)le blessed by himself, the wise lord Subrahmauya delighted in mind said: —

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

For every leading sage there will be four disciples. They will be masters of Vedic study and establish virtuous sacred rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

The four disciples of Vyasa are Vaihiinpayana, Paila, Jaimini and Sumantu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

O sage Vamadeva, your disciples are Agasi ya, Pulastya, Pulaha and Kratu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatanamuni, and Sanatsu- j.lta, these great yogins, favourites of Siva, the knowers of the Vedas are the disciples of Sanatkumara. Thus the.se pre¬ ceptors, great preceptors etc. are worthy of being worshipped by the yogin Suka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

This Manala as the seat of the great Jsiva is wonder¬ ful. It is worshipped by the great sages conversant with the essence of Vedanta. It is enveloped by the ether as mentioned in the Vedas. May it be conducive to your satisfaction and the welfare of the world. May it yield glory and prosperity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Hence an ascetic who treads along this path attains Siva like the rivers that fall into the sea. By the repeated practice of the meditation "I am Siva", the ascetic becomes Siva. He can grant salvation even to the class of beings Brahma etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After teaching this to. the sage the lord of gods remembered the lotus-like feet of his parents worshipped by the gods. Kumara reached Kailasa of many peaks, Kumara the preceptor who bestows perfect knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Accompanied by his disciples and making obei¬ sance to the peacock-vehicled lord, Vamadeva too immediately left for the wonderful mountain Kailasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

After reaching the summit of Kailasa the sage approached Siva. He saw the feet of the lord and the godd¬ ess— the feet that bestow salvation and destroy illusion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Shiva is the pranava, and the pranava is remembered as Shiva, since there is no absolute difference between the denoted and the word that denotes it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Imparting this very great mantra at death to beings leaving their bodies in Kashi, Shiva gives them supreme liberation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Therefore the best of ascetics worship the one-syllabled god Shiva, the supreme cause, abiding in the lotus of the heart.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Other steadfast seekers of liberation, dispassionate worldly men, having understood the objects of sense with the mind, worship the supreme Shiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Having thus dissolved the Gayatri into the pranava that denotes Shiva, one should then recite the anuvaka "aham vrikshasya reriva."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Beginning with the anuvaka "yash chhandasam rishabhah" and reciting it up to "gopaya," one should afterwards rise and say "utthito 'ham."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

one should say and repeat them three times, in low, middle and high tones in turn, O sage, first uttering the pranava, in the order of creation, preservation and dissolution.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then in order one should say "bhuh sannyastam," likewise "bhuvah sannyastam," and saying "suvah sannyastam," utter the word "sannyastam."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

At the end of every mantra one should say the word "maya"; first uttering the pranava, one should recite the collective vyahritis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Having thus recited the praisha mantras with an attentive mind, and repeating "Fearlessness to all beings from me, svaha,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

one should take up water to the east and pour out a handful; then, plucking out the tuft of hair and the sacred thread with one's hand,

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

holding them, one should say the pranava and "bhuh," and "Go to the ocean"; then, uttering "svaha," with a handful of water

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

one should offer them into the water; then, consecrating the water three times with the praisha mantras and sipping it, one should come to the bank and leave one's garments and the like on the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Facing north or east, one should walk more than seven steps; when he has gone a little distance, the teacher should say, "Stay, stay."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

For the sake of dealings with the world, the teacher should give him with his own hand a loincloth and a staff, saying, "Revered one, accept these."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Having given the loincloth with a good string and then an ochre garment, and having covered him and sipped water twice, he should say, "You are my disciple."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then he should utter the mantra "You are Indra's thunderbolt"; the disciple, entreating, should take the staff while reciting "sakhayah."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then, going to the guru's side and remembering Shiva's lotus feet, he should prostrate like a staff on the ground three times, self-controlled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Before beginning the rite, taking auspicious cow-dung, he should make balls the size of a large amalaka fruit and dry them

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

in the rays of the sun alone; placing them in the midst of the fire at the start of the offering, when the offering is complete he should gather the ash and keep it safe.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then the guru, taking the white ash born of the Viraja fire, should with it, in order, with the mantras beginning "agnir iti,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

touch the disciple's limbs from the head down to the feet; and with the five mantras beginning with Ishana, starting from the head, all over,

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

having taken it up according to rule, he should then make him wear the tripundra, with the tryayusha and tryambaka mantras, beginning from the head in order.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then the excellent disciple, with a mind full of true devotion, should meditate on Shiva, companion of Uma, seated in the lotus of the heart.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Placing his hand on the disciple's head, the guru should utter the pranava three times into his right ear, together with its seer and the rest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then, showing compassion, the excellent guru should teach him the meaning of the pranava, together with knowledge of its six kinds of meaning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

He should prostrate to that guru on the ground like a staff twelve times; he should always be subject to him and perform no other rite.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Then the guru should have that same disciple perform the morning observances and the rest, preceded by hearing and the other limbs, at the end of the japa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

And the disciple should perform worship there in that mandala called the Kailasa slab, by the path taught by Shiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

If he is unable to worship the god daily, he should receive from the guru an auspicious crystal linga of the Lord with its pedestal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

"Better that I give up my life, or even that my head be cut off, than that I should eat without worshipping the blessed three-eyed one."

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

Uttering this oath three times in the guru's presence, the disciple, firm of mind and bearing devotion to Shiva, should take it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

॥ समाप्तेयं षष्ठी कैलाससंहिता

English

From then on, his mind ever diligent, he should worship Mahadeva with supreme devotion by the path of the five enclosures.