Shloka 5
मेना-हिमालयसंवादः
Menā’s Counsel to Himālaya; Response to Slander of Śiva
न मन्यसे वचो चेन्मे मरिष्यामि न संशयः । त्यक्ष्यामि च गृहं सद्यो भक्षयिष्यामि वा विषम्
na manyase vaco cenme mariṣyāmi na saṃśayaḥ | tyakṣyāmi ca gṛhaṃ sadyo bhakṣayiṣyāmi vā viṣam
যদি আপুনি মোৰ কথা নুশুনে, তেন্তে মই নিশ্চয় মৰিম—ইয়াত কোনো সন্দেহ নাই। মই লগে লগে এই ঘৰ ত্যাগ কৰিম নতুবা বিষ পান কৰিম।
Pārvatī (in the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa dialogue context, speaking with firm resolve)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It portrays Pārvatī’s ekāgratā (single-pointed resolve) and tyāga (willingness to give up worldly security) for attaining Pati—Lord Śiva—showing that sincere devotion and determination remove inner obstacles to union with Śiva.
Though the verse is spoken in a personal, narrative setting, its spirit aligns with Saguna-Śiva bhakti: choosing Śiva alone as refuge. In Linga-worship, this becomes a vow-like steadfastness—regular pūjā, mantra-japa, and unwavering intent despite opposition.
The practical takeaway is firm vrata-bhāva: adopt disciplined japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and steady daily worship (with bhasma/tripuṇḍra and rudrākṣa if one follows that observance), maintaining unwavering commitment rather than emotional wavering.