Shloka 49
देव-गण-समरः
Devas and Śiva’s Gaṇas Engage in Battle
तव श्रीरुद्रशपथोल्लंघने शक्तिरस्ति किम् । को वा त्वमसिको वा ते रक्ष कोस्ति जगत्त्रये
tava śrīrudraśapathollaṃghane śaktirasti kim | ko vā tvamasiko vā te rakṣa kosti jagattraye
Hast du wahrlich die Macht, den heiligen Schwur zu brechen, der bei Śrī Rudra geleistet wurde? Wer bist du denn—und wer ist dein Beschützer in den drei Welten?
Sati (addressing Daksha’s side, challenging the arrogance against Shiva’s vow and authority)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It asserts that Rudra’s vow is inviolable and that worldly pride cannot override divine dharma—Shiva as Pati remains the ultimate authority and refuge across the three worlds.
By emphasizing Rudra’s sovereign protection and law, it supports Saguna Shiva devotion—approaching Shiva (often as the Linga) as the sure refuge when social status or human alliances fail.
A practical takeaway is steadfast vow-keeping and taking refuge in Shiva through japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), along with simple Shaiva observances like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and daily remembrance of Rudra.