Shloka 6
शिवदूतेन युद्धनिश्चयः तथा देवदानवयुद्धारम्भः (Śiva’s Envoy and the Commencement of the Deva–Dānava War)
देवदानवयोर्युद्धं स्परमभून्मुने । धर्मतो युयुधे तत्र देवदानवयोर्गणः
devadānavayoryuddhaṃ sparamabhūnmune | dharmato yuyudhe tatra devadānavayorgaṇaḥ
O sage, a fierce battle arose between the Devas and the Dānavas. Yet in that encounter, the hosts of both sides fought according to dharma, within the bounds of righteous conduct.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches that even intense conflict should be governed by dharma—self-restraint, right conduct, and accountability—so the soul is not further bound by pāśa (bondage) created through adharmic action.
In Shaiva understanding, Saguna Shiva as the Lord of dharma upholds cosmic order; this verse frames the battle as occurring under dharmic limits, reminding devotees that Shiva’s grace supports righteous action and inner discipline, not chaos or cruelty.
Practice dharma-smarana with japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to cultivate restraint and clarity, so actions—even under pressure—remain aligned with righteousness.