Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
युद्धप्रसङ्गः—देवगणयुद्धे शिवविष्णुसंयोगः / Battle Episode—Śiva–Viṣṇu Convergence in the Devas’ Conflict
नारदेन त्वयाऽऽगत्य देव्यै सर्वं निवेदितम् । मानिनि श्रूयतां मानस्त्याज्यो नैव त्वयाधुना
nāradena tvayā''gatya devyai sarvaṃ niveditam | mānini śrūyatāṃ mānastyājyo naiva tvayādhunā
Nachdem du mit Nārada hierher gekommen bist, hast du der Göttin alles übermittelt. O Stolze, höre: In diesem Moment solltest du deine Selbstachtung und deinen Entschluss nicht aufgeben.
Lord Shiva (inferred, addressing the Goddess/Parvati within the Rudrasaṃhitā Kumārakhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse emphasizes steadiness (dhairya) and inner dignity (māna) in devotional life—after truth is conveyed to Devī, one should not collapse into despair but remain firm in dharma and devotion, trusting Śiva’s order.
It reflects Saguna Śiva’s compassionate guidance in lived relationships: the devotee is taught to remain composed and resolute, which supports stable worship—regular pūjā, mantra-japa, and disciplined conduct rather than emotional volatility.
A practical takeaway is steadiness in daily sādhana—especially Panchākṣarī japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with calm breath and a vow of consistency; if one follows Shaiva custom, applying vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) can reinforce remembrance and resolve.