Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 45
दक्षस्य विष्णुं प्रति शरणागतिḥ — Dakṣa’s Appeal to Viṣṇu and the Teaching on Disrespect to Śiva
शरण्योऽस्माकमधुना नास्त्येव हि जगत्त्रये । शंकरद्रोहिणो लोके कश्शरण्यो भविष्यति
śaraṇyo'smākamadhunā nāstyeva hi jagattraye | śaṃkaradrohiṇo loke kaśśaraṇyo bhaviṣyati
Jetzt gibt es für uns wahrlich nirgends in den drei Welten eine Zuflucht. In dieser Welt—für jene, die Śaṅkara verraten haben—wer wird ihnen denn noch Beschützer und Obdach sein?
Satī (in the narrative of the Satīkhaṇḍa, lamenting the consequences of hostility toward Śaṅkara)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It declares Śaṅkara (Pati) as the final refuge across the three worlds; when one turns against Shiva, one cuts oneself off from grace and protection, and karma becomes inescapable.
The verse emphasizes seeking shelter in Śaṅkara as the accessible Lord; in practice this is approached through Saguna worship—especially the Śiva-liṅga as the compassionate, worship-worthy form through which the devotee receives protection and purification.
Take refuge through daily Śiva-bhakti: japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), respectful avoidance of Śiva-apacāra (offense), and steady worship of the liṅga with humility as the core inner discipline.