Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 43
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇanam) — “Narration of Sandhyā’s Austerity and Encounter with Śiva”
तृतीये त्वथ संप्राप्ते वयोभागे शरीरिणः । सकामास्स्युर्द्वितीयांतो भविष्यति क्वचित् क्वचित्
tṛtīye tvatha saṃprāpte vayobhāge śarīriṇaḥ | sakāmāssyurdvitīyāṃto bhaviṣyati kvacit kvacit
عندما يبلغ الكائن المتجسّد المرحلة الثالثة من العمر، يميل إلى أن يُساق بالشهوة والرغبة؛ وفي بعض الأحوال يصبح كذلك أيضًا الجزء الأخير من المرحلة الثانية.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva Purana account to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
It highlights how kama (desire) naturally intensifies as life progresses, implying the need for conscious restraint and turning the mind toward Shiva-bhakti so the soul (paśu) is not further bound by pāśa (bondage).
When desire rises, Saguna Shiva worship—especially Linga-upasana—offers a stabilizing focus for the mind, redirecting worldly longing into devotion and discipline that matures toward inner purity.
A practical takeaway is daily japa of the Panchakshara (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with simple Linga worship; this steadies the senses when desire becomes strong and supports a move toward vairagya.