Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 61
द्वारपाल-गणेशसंवादः / The Dialogue at the Gate: Gaṇeśa and Śiva’s Gaṇas
स्त्रिया ग्रहः कथं कार्यो पत्युरग्रे विशेषतः । कृत्वा सा गिरिजा तस्य नूनं फलमवाप्स्यति
striyā grahaḥ kathaṃ kāryo patyuragre viśeṣataḥ | kṛtvā sā girijā tasya nūnaṃ phalamavāpsyati
How could a woman seize hold or press a claim, especially in the very presence of her husband? If Girijā acts so toward him, she will surely receive the fruit—the consequence—of that deed.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Shiva Purana account to the sages, conveying the remark within the Kumārakhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Girijā
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes dharma and karma: even intimate relationships must be guided by propriety, humility, and right conduct, because every action inevitably yields its fruit.
In Shaiva thought, devotion to Saguna Shiva is strengthened by disciplined conduct; reverence, self-restraint, and dharmic behavior purify the devotee, making worship (including Linga-upasana) more fruitful.
A practical takeaway is self-restraint and mindfulness before acting; pair daily Shiva-bhakti with simple discipline such as japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and a calm, non-impulsive demeanor.