Shloka 11
शक्रः पुनरपृच्छत्तं नोवाच स दिगंबरः । अविज्ञातगतिश्शम्भुर्महाकौतुककारकः
śakraḥ punarapṛcchattaṃ novāca sa digaṃbaraḥ | avijñātagatiśśambhurmahākautukakārakaḥ
Indra questioned Him again, but that Digambara did not reply. Śambhu—whose ways are beyond ordinary knowing—meant to bring forth a great wonder, showing that the Lord’s movement and purpose cannot be measured by a limited mind.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Bhikṣāṭana
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights Śiva’s transcendence: even when questioned directly, He may remain silent because His intent and movement are beyond limited cognition. In Shaiva Siddhanta terms, Pati (Śiva) is not compelled by the pashu’s (individual’s) demands; His grace unfolds through His own divine will and timing.
The Digambara form points to Saguna Śiva—approachable in form—yet His ‘unknowable course’ points to Nirguna truth beyond speech. Linga-worship similarly bridges both: a visible focus for devotion while indicating the formless, immeasurable Lord.
Practice reverent silence (mauna) with japa of the Panchakshara—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—accepting that Śiva’s grace may not conform to immediate expectations. Meditating on Śiva as Digambara also supports vairāgya (detachment) and inner steadiness.