Shloka 6
Śiva–Arjuna Yuddha and the Subjugation of Pride (Śiva-parīkṣā)
शिवोऽपि मनसा नूनं दयां कृत्वार्जुनं ह्यगात् । अर्जुनश्च दृढं तत्र प्रहारं कृतवांस्तदा
śivo'pi manasā nūnaṃ dayāṃ kṛtvārjunaṃ hyagāt | arjunaśca dṛḍhaṃ tatra prahāraṃ kṛtavāṃstadā
Selbst Śiva, der in Seinem Geist Mitgefühl erwogen hatte, ging auf Arjuna zu. Da stand Arjuna dort fest und versetzte sogleich einen wuchtigen Schlag.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva Siddhanta emphasis on Śiva’s anugraha (grace): the Lord’s compassion turns toward the devotee, while the devotee’s steadfastness and sincere effort continue without wavering.
Śiva is portrayed in a personal, responsive (saguṇa) mode—He moves toward the devotee out of mercy. This supports Linga and personal-form worship where the Lord is approached through devotion and He, in turn, bestows grace.
The takeaway is steadiness (dṛḍhatā) in practice: daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” performed with unwavering focus, trusting in Śiva’s compassion to meet the aspirant.