Shloka 6
Śiva–Arjuna Yuddha and the Subjugation of Pride (Śiva-parīkṣā)
शिवोऽपि मनसा नूनं दयां कृत्वार्जुनं ह्यगात् । अर्जुनश्च दृढं तत्र प्रहारं कृतवांस्तदा
śivo'pi manasā nūnaṃ dayāṃ kṛtvārjunaṃ hyagāt | arjunaśca dṛḍhaṃ tatra prahāraṃ kṛtavāṃstadā
Even Śiva, having conceived compassion in His mind, moved toward Arjuna. Then Arjuna, standing firm there, delivered a forceful blow.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva Siddhanta emphasis on Śiva’s anugraha (grace): the Lord’s compassion turns toward the devotee, while the devotee’s steadfastness and sincere effort continue without wavering.
Śiva is portrayed in a personal, responsive (saguṇa) mode—He moves toward the devotee out of mercy. This supports Linga and personal-form worship where the Lord is approached through devotion and He, in turn, bestows grace.
The takeaway is steadiness (dṛḍhatā) in practice: daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” performed with unwavering focus, trusting in Śiva’s compassion to meet the aspirant.