Shloka 148

Devanagari script

सर्वद्वन्द्वसहो धीरः सर्वभूतहिते रतः ऋजुस्वभावः सततं स्वस्थचित्तो मृदुः सदा

Transliteration

sarvadvandvasaho dhīraḥ sarvabhūtahite rataḥ ṛjusvabhāvaḥ satataṃ svasthacitto mṛduḥ sadā

Translation

Standhaft, alle Paare der Gegensätze ertragend, findet der Weise Freude am Wohl aller Wesen. Von gerader Natur, stets innerlich gefasst und immer sanft—so ist die Haltung des Śaiva, der dem Pati (Śiva) entgegengeht, indem er die pāśa-Bande löst, die den paśu binden.

Word by Word

• सर्व-द्वन्द्व-सहः: enduring all dualities (pleasure/pain, praise/blame)

• धीरः: steady-minded, wise

• सर्व-भूत-हिते: in the welfare of all beings

• रतः: engaged, devoted

• ऋजु-स्वभावः: of straightforward/guileless nature

• सततम्: always

• स्वस्थ-चित्तः: self-possessed, inwardly balanced

• मृदुः: gentle, mild

• सदा: ever, at all times

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shaiva dharma to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It defines the inner qualifications of a true Linga-worshipper: equanimity, compassion for all beings, sincerity, and gentleness—without which external puja does not mature into Shaiva siddhi.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

By describing the devotee’s transformation—equanimity and universal welfare—it points to Shiva-tattva as the state of inner steadiness and grace that frees the paśu from pāśa and turns consciousness toward Pati.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A core Pāśupata-Yogic discipline is implied: tolerance of dvandvas (opposites) and maintaining a svastha-citta (balanced mind), which supports japa, dhyāna, and steady Linga-puja without agitation.