Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 35
शङ्खचूडकृततपः—ब्रह्मवरकवचप्राप्तिः / Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Austerity—Brahmā’s Boon and the Bestowal of the Kavaca
त्वं वै पुरुषरत्नं च स्त्रीरत्नं च त्वियं सती । विदग्धाया विदग्धेन संगमो गुणवान् भवेत्
tvaṃ vai puruṣaratnaṃ ca strīratnaṃ ca tviyaṃ satī | vidagdhāyā vidagdhena saṃgamo guṇavān bhavet
حقًّا أنت جوهرةٌ بين الرجال، وهذه السَّتِي جوهرةٌ بين النساء. فإذا اتّحدت المرأةُ البصيرةُ بالرجلِ البصير صار اتحادهما ذا فضيلةٍ وثمرةٍ مباركة.
Sūta Gosvāmī (narrating the Rudra Saṃhitā dialogue to the sages, conveying a contextual utterance within the Yuddha-khaṇḍa episode)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It affirms that true excellence in life is not merely social status but inner refinement (vidagdhatā). When two people grounded in dharma unite, their relationship becomes a support for virtue and spiritual growth—aligned with Shaiva ideals of purity, self-restraint, and devotion.
In Shaiva practice, Saguna Shiva (worshiped as the Liṅga) is approached through sattvic conduct and disciplined life. The verse highlights that a virtuous union strengthens dharma, making the household a fit setting for Liṅga-pūjā, mantra-japa, and devotional living.
The practical takeaway is to cultivate discernment and purity through daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya"), along with sattvic vows; if performed, Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa support steadiness and devotion within household life.