Shloka 10
Viśvānara-Gṛhapati Upākhyāna — Śivasya Agni-gṛhe Avatāraḥ
The Account of Viśvānara Gṛhapati and Śiva’s Descent into the House of Fire
एवम्मे प्रार्थितन्नाथ चिराय हृदि संस्थितम् । गृहस्थानां समुचितं त्वमेतद्दातुमर्हसि
evamme prārthitannātha cirāya hṛdi saṃsthitam | gṛhasthānāṃ samucitaṃ tvametaddātumarhasi
يا ربّ، هذا ما لبثتُ أحمله في قلبي منذ زمن طويل، وها أنا أتضرّع به بتواضع. إنك جديرٌ بأن تمنحه؛ فعلِّم وامنح ما هو حقًّا لائقٌ بأهل البيوت وأرباب الأسر.
A devotee/inquirer addressing Lord Shiva (Śiva as Nātha) within the Shatarudrasaṃhitā dialogue context
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
FAQs
It frames a key Shaiva Siddhanta theme: even within worldly duties, a gṛhastha can seek Shiva’s grace for a dharmic, devotion-centered path that leads toward purification and liberation.
By asking for what is “appropriate for householders,” the verse points to accessible Saguna worship—such as reverent Linga-pūjā, mantra-japa, and disciplined living—through which Shiva’s compassion becomes practical guidance.
A practical takeaway is to request and follow a gṛhastha-suitable sādhana: daily Shiva remembrance with pañcākṣarī japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), simple Linga worship, and regular purity disciplines (bhasma/tripuṇḍra or rudrākṣa where applicable).