Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
by Arpita Chakraborty | 2013 | 33,902 words
This page relates ‘Jabali Upanishad on Shambhavavrata’ of the study on the Shaiva Upanishads in English, comparing them with other texts dealing with the Shiva cult (besides the Agamas and Puranas). The Upaniṣads are ancient philosophical and theological treatises. Out of the 108 Upanishads mentioned in the Muktikopanishad, 15 are classified as Saiva-Upanisads.
26. Jābāli Upaniṣad on Śāmbhavavrata
Through what means is the realization of the Paśupati attained?
To a question of Paippalāda Jābāla replied unto him thus:
“Through the wearing of the Vibhūti marks alone is it attained.”
This making of the Tripuṇḍra marks with the formalities prescribed for the purpose is what is known as the Śāmbhava vrata (the vow of Śambhu). This vow has been made mention of in all the Vedas and by the expositors of the Vedas. Hence should the seeker after liberation keep this vow, for not incarnating again and again.[1]
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Jābāli Upaniṣad V.19.