Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 52
द्वारपाल-गणेशसंवादः / The Dialogue at the Gate: Gaṇeśa and Śiva’s Gaṇas
इदानीं तु मया चात्र शिवाज्ञापरिपालनम् । सत्यं च क्रियते वीरा निर्णीतं मे यथोचितम्
idānīṃ tu mayā cātra śivājñāparipālanam | satyaṃ ca kriyate vīrā nirṇītaṃ me yathocitam
Nun werde ich hier wahrlich den Befehl des Herrn Śiva befolgen; und die Wahrheit soll vollzogen werden, o Helden — so habe ich es, wie es sich ziemt, entschieden.
Lord Shiva (implied authority whose command is being upheld; the line is spoken by a leading actor addressing 'heroes' in the narrative, conveyed through Suta’s narration)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It highlights satya (truth) and śivājñā-pālana (fulfilling Shiva’s command) as core marks of dharma—devotion becomes real when one’s decisions and actions align with the Lord’s will.
In Saguna worship, Shiva is approached as the personal Lord who guides devotees; honoring His ājñā is itself an offering—like Linga-pūjā expressed through truthful conduct and disciplined action.
The practical takeaway is vrata-like discipline: maintain satya, act according to dharma, and support it with japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) as a daily resolve to follow Shiva’s guidance.