Shloka 33
दाक्षयज्ञप्रस्थान-प्रश्नः
Satī Inquires about the Departure for Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
तत्सर्वं ज्ञातुमिच्छामि भव भावं दुरात्मनः । सुरर्षीणां च सर्वेषामागतानां दुरात्मनाम्
tatsarvaṃ jñātumicchāmi bhava bhāvaṃ durātmanaḥ | surarṣīṇāṃ ca sarveṣāmāgatānāṃ durātmanām
I wish to know all of that, O Bhava—especially the inner intent of those wicked-minded ones, and also of all the divine sages who have arrived, even if their hearts are tainted.
Sati
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Īśāna
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva insight that outer status (even “divine sage”) does not guarantee inner purity; the devotee seeks Pati (Shiva as Bhava) to reveal true intention, so one can act in dharma without being misled by hypocrisy or pasha-bound motives.
By addressing Shiva as “Bhava,” the verse turns to Saguna Shiva—the compassionate Lord who is approachable in devotion (as in Linga worship)—to discern and guide. The devotee relies on Shiva’s grace and omniscience rather than merely judging by appearances.
A practical takeaway is to pray before action for clarity of intention—mentally repeating the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and offering one-pointed bhakti to Bhava—so discernment (viveka) arises and one avoids being drawn into adharmic company.