Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 30
शिवस्य आश्वासनं हरि-ब्रह्मणोः तथा शङ्खचूडवृत्तान्तकथनम् / Śiva’s Reassurance to Hari and Brahmā; Account of Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Origin
संभविष्यति ते भद्रं गच्छ स्वस्थानमुत्तमम् । स्थातव्यं स्वाधिकारे च सावधानतया सदा
saṃbhaviṣyati te bhadraṃ gaccha svasthānamuttamam | sthātavyaṃ svādhikāre ca sāvadhānatayā sadā
Auspiciousness shall surely come to you. Go now to your own excellent abode, and remain always within your rightful sphere of duty, ever vigilant and attentive.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
FAQs
The verse teaches that Shiva’s grace (bhadra) unfolds when one abides in svadharma with steady awareness; spiritual progress is protected by disciplined vigilance rather than restlessness.
As Saguna Shiva, the compassionate Lord personally guides and safeguards devotees through clear instruction—returning to one’s rightful station and performing duty becomes an act of worship aligned with Shiva’s order (ājñā).
It implies steady daily sādhana with vigilance—regular japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and mindful observance of one’s vows and duties, done consistently without deviation.