Shiva Purana (Vidyesvara Samhita) 87 to 95

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Shiva Purana (Vidyesvara Samhita)

Translated by Shastri, 1973.

 

87 to 95

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87. Thus realising its greatness the Rudraksa must be worn well. O

Mahesvari repeating the mantras with devotion to make the virtues

flourish.

 

88. Thus the greatness of ash and Rudraksa that bestow worldly

pleasures and salvation was explained to Girija Siva, the Supreme

Soul.

 

89. The persons who apply ash and wear Rudraksa were great

favourites of Siva. Enjoyment of worldly pleasures and salvation are

certainly due to their influence.

 

90. He who applies ash and wears Rudraksa is called a devotee of

Siva. A person devoted to the japa of the five syllabled mantra is a

perfect and noble being.

 

91. If Mahadeva is worshipped without the Tripunda of ash and

without the garland of Rudraksa, he does not bestow the fruit of

cherished desire.

 

92. Thus, O Lord of sages, whatever has been asked has now been

explained. The greatness of ash and Rudraksa bestow the luxuriant

fulfillment of all desires.

 

93. He who regularly listens to the highly auspicious greatness of

ash and Rudraksa with devotion shall attain the fulfillemt of all

desires.

 

94. He will enjoy all happiness here. He will be blessed with sons

and grandsons. In the next world he will attain salvation. He will

be a great favourite of Siva.

 

95. O Lordly sages, thus the compendium of Vidyesvara Samhita has

been narrated to you all. As ordered by Siva, it bestows achievement

of everything and salvation.

 

 

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