Shloka 58
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
इत्युक्तमाकलय्याम्बा स्मयित्वा परमेश्वरी । उदाजहार सा देवी सूनृतं रसवद्वचः
ityuktamākalayyāmbā smayitvā parameśvarī | udājahāra sā devī sūnṛtaṃ rasavadvacaḥ
Having understood what was thus spoken, Mother Umā—the Supreme Goddess—smiled, and that Devī then uttered truthful, sweet, and delightful words.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Uma Samhita episode to the sages, introducing Parvati’s reply)
Tattva Level: pati
Shakti Form: Umā
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights the sāttvika mark of divine instruction: Parvatī first understands fully, then responds with a smile and truthful, gentle speech—showing that dharma and spiritual guidance should be both true and compassionate.
In the Shiva Purana’s Saguna framework, the Goddess’s sweet, truthful words model how devotees should approach Shiva-worship—through reverent dialogue, humility, and a heart softened by bhakti rather than harshness.
A practical takeaway is japa with mindful speech: repeat the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") while cultivating sūnṛta—truthful, non-harming words—as part of daily sādhana.