Shloka 45
पार्वत्याः यात्रासंस्कारः तथा पातिव्रत्योपदेशः / Preparations for Girijā’s Auspicious Journey and the Teaching on Pātivratya
उक्ता प्रत्युत्तरन्दद्याद्या नारी क्रोधतत्परा । सरमा जायते ग्रामे शृगाली निर्जने वने
uktā pratyuttarandadyādyā nārī krodhatatparā | saramā jāyate grāme śṛgālī nirjane vane
Eine Frau, die, wenn man sie anspricht, mit scharfer Erwiderung antwortet und im Zorn verharrt, soll als Hund im Dorf und als Schakal im einsamen Wald geboren werden.
Lord Śiva (instructing on conduct and karmic consequences within the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Bhairava
Role: destructive
FAQs
It warns that uncontrolled anger and harsh speech bind the soul (paśu) more tightly to karma and lower births; Shaiva dharma emphasizes inner purification so consciousness can turn toward Pati (Śiva).
Linga-worship is paired with ethical restraint; devotion to Saguna Śiva is meant to transform conduct—especially speech and anger—so the devotee becomes fit for grace (anugraha) and liberation.
Practice japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to cool krodha, along with mindful silence/controlled speech; on Mahāśivarātri, combine japa with simple Linga-abhiṣeka as a vow of self-restraint.