Shloka 13
रावणस्य तपः-शिवानुग्रहः — Rāvaṇa’s Austerity and Śiva’s Bestowal of Grace
सूत उवाच । इत्युक्तश्च तदा तेन शंभुर्वै रावणेन सः । प्रत्युवाच विचेतस्कः संकटं परमं गतः
sūta uvāca | ityuktaśca tadā tena śaṃbhurvai rāvaṇena saḥ | pratyuvāca vicetaskaḥ saṃkaṭaṃ paramaṃ gataḥ
قال سوتا: هكذا خوطِبَ في ذلك الحين من رافانا، فتكلم السيد شمبهو جوابًا، وقد اضطرب ذهنه لحظةً إذ وقع في مأزقٍ بالغ الخطورة.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It marks a turning point in the narrative where even Śiva’s response is framed through the gravity of the situation, highlighting that karmic tensions and devotional confrontations (as with Rāvaṇa) become occasions for Śiva’s purposeful instruction and grace.
By naming Śambhu in direct dialogue with Rāvaṇa, the text emphasizes Saguna Śiva—God who engages devotees personally—an approach foundational to Linga-worship where the devotee approaches Śiva as accessible Lord and refuge.
The practical takeaway is to meet संकट (crisis) with Śiva-smaraṇa—steady remembrance—supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and simple Śiva-pūjā (such as offering water to the Liṅga), cultivating composure where the verse shows disturbance.