Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 35
गणेशविवाहोत्सवः तथा सिद्धि-बुद्धि-सन्तानवर्णनम् | Gaṇeśa’s Wedding Festival and the Progeny of Siddhi & Buddhi
देवैश्च मुनिभिश्चैव प्रार्थितस्सोपि दूरतः । योजनत्रयमुत्सृज्य स्थितः स्थाने च कार्तिकः
devaiśca munibhiścaiva prārthitassopi dūrataḥ | yojanatrayamutsṛjya sthitaḥ sthāne ca kārtikaḥ
Though entreated by the gods and the sages from afar, Kārtikeya remained at a distance. Keeping apart by three yojanas, he stayed firmly established in his own place.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights steadfastness (dhṛti) and disciplined detachment: even when revered beings plead, Kārtikeya remains established in his chosen station, reflecting a Shaiva ideal of unwavering focus toward dharma and inner resolve under Shiva’s grace.
Kārtikeya’s firmness mirrors the devotee’s steadiness in Saguna Shiva worship—remaining anchored in one’s vowed practice (vrata) and appointed sacred seat (āsana/sthāna), rather than being swayed by external persuasion.
A practical takeaway is niyama and āsana-sthairya: maintain a fixed place and routine for japa (especially Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and meditation, cultivating calm distance from distractions—like Kārtikeya keeping a deliberate separation.