Shloka 19

Svagati-varṇana

Description of the Supreme State / One’s True Attainment

Devanagari script

यत्तच्छूलमिति ख्यातं सर्वलोकेषु शूलिनः । विजयाभिधमत्युग्रं सर्वशस्त्रास्त्रनाशकम्

Transliteration

yattacchūlamiti khyātaṃ sarvalokeṣu śūlinaḥ | vijayābhidhamatyugraṃ sarvaśastrāstranāśakam

Translation

That very weapon is renowned in all the worlds as the Trident of the Trident-bearer, Śiva. Named “Vijayā” (Victory), it is exceedingly fierce and has the power to destroy every weapon and missile.

Word by Word

• यत्: which
• यत्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन; सम्बन्ध-सूचक (relative)

• तत्: that
• तत्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन; निर्देश-सूचक (correlative)

• शूलम्: trident/spear
• शूलम्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शूल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन

• इति: as/thus
• इति: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: इति (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; उद्धरण/नामनिर्देश-सूचक (quotative)

• ख्यातम्: is known/called
• ख्यातम्: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ख्या (धातु)
• Form: कृदन्त—क्त (past passive participle); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘प्रसिद्धम्’

• सर्व-लोकेषु: in all worlds
• सर्व-लोकेषु: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + लोक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (Locative/7th), बहुवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (सर्वेषु लोकेषु)

• शूलिनः: of the trident-bearer (Śiva)
• शूलिनः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शूलिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन

• विजय-अभिधम्: named ‘Vijaya’
• विजय-अभिधम्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विजय (प्रातिपदिक) + अभिध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (शूलम् इत्यस्य); समासः—तत्पुरुष (विजय इति अभिधा यस्य)

• अति-उग्रम्: exceedingly fierce
• अति-उग्रम्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अति (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + उग्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (शूलम् इत्यस्य); उपसर्गपूर्वक-विशेषण

• सर्व-शस्त्र-अस्त्र-नाशकम्: destroyer of all weapons and missiles
• सर्व-शस्त्र-अस्त्र-नाशकम्: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + शस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक) + अस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक) + नाशक (प्रातिपदिक; नश् धातु + ण्वुल्/क)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (शूलम् इत्यस्य); समासः—तत्पुरुष (सर्वाणि शस्त्राणि च अस्त्राणि च नाशयति इति)

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva’s glory and insignia within the Umāsaṃhitā discourse)

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pati

Shiva Form: Rudra

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

Śiva’s Trident, called “Vijayā,” signifies the Lord’s invincible śakti that overcomes all opposing forces—externally as threats and inwardly as the bonds (pāśa) that obstruct liberation. In Shaiva Siddhanta, this points to Pati (Śiva) as the supreme power who alone can dissolve bondage and grant victory over ignorance.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

While the Liṅga emphasizes Śiva’s transcendent reality, this verse highlights Saguna Śiva—His definable attributes and divine insignia. Devotees may contemplate the Trishula as a protective, purifying aspect of the same Lord who is worshiped in the Liṅga, reinforcing faith in His mastery over all powers.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is protective japa and dhyāna: recite the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) while visualizing Śiva bearing the Vijayā Trishula that cuts through inner obstacles. This can be paired with traditional Shaiva observances like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) application as a reminder of Śiva’s conquering purity.