Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 10
दिव्यरथारोहणम् — Śiva’s Ascent on the Divine Chariot
Pre-battle Portents
अभीषुहस्तो भगवानुद्यम्य च हयांस्तदा । स्थापयामास देवस्य पचनाद्वैरथं वरम्
abhīṣuhasto bhagavānudyamya ca hayāṃstadā | sthāpayāmāsa devasya pacanādvairathaṃ varam
Dann erhob und zügelte der selige Herr, die Zügel in der Hand, die Pferde und stellte für den Deva einen prächtigen Wagen bereit—ein vortreffliches Gefährt, durch Pacanās Kunst bereitet.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Role: teaching
FAQs
It portrays the Lord as the inner governor who “holds the reins” of the senses and prāṇa, establishing right direction for the devotee (pashu) under Pati’s guidance—an image aligned with Shaiva Siddhanta emphasis on grace (anugraha) that steadies and leads.
Though the verse is narrative, it supports Saguna-upāsanā: Shiva (or the Lordly power aligned with Shiva’s will) is envisioned as an active protector and guide. Such concrete divine action strengthens devotional contemplation that culminates in reverence to the Linga as the stable center of refuge.
Meditate on Shiva as the “reins-holder” (indriya-nigrahakartā): before japa, mentally offer your mind and senses into his control and repeat the Panchākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—seeking steadiness and right guidance.