Shloka 43
जालन्धरस्य दूतप्रेषणम् — Jalandhara Sends an Envoy to Kailāsa
The Provocation of Śiva
सनत्कुमार उवाच । इत्याकर्ण्य वचस्तस्य पुरुषस्य महाप्रभुः । प्रत्युवाचाद्भुतोतिः स कौतुकी स्वहितंकरः
sanatkumāra uvāca | ityākarṇya vacastasya puruṣasya mahāprabhuḥ | pratyuvācādbhutotiḥ sa kautukī svahitaṃkaraḥ
Sanatkumāra said: Having thus heard the words of that person, the great lord—whose utterance was wondrous—replied. Curious and intent on what would be beneficial for himself, he spoke in return.
Sanatkumara
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva principle that śravaṇa (attentive listening) followed by a thoughtful response is a doorway to svahita—one’s true welfare—ultimately oriented toward devotion and liberation under Pati (Śiva).
Though not naming the Liṅga directly, it models the devotional posture central to Saguna Śiva worship: hearing sacred instruction, cultivating reverent curiosity, and responding in a way that aligns one’s life with Śiva’s grace.
The implied practice is śravaṇa-manana: listen to Śiva-kathā, reflect with sincere curiosity, and respond through japa (especially the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and disciplined conduct that supports one’s spiritual welfare.