Shloka 64
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
तेषामेवं विवदतां कलहः समवर्द्धत । ववृषु समरे बाणा उभयोर्द्दलयोश्शिताः
teṣāmevaṃ vivadatāṃ kalahaḥ samavarddhata | vavṛṣu samare bāṇā ubhayorddalayośśitāḥ
As they argued in this manner, their quarrel steadily grew. Then, in the midst of battle, sharp arrows rained down from both opposing armies.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
It shows how unchecked argument (vivāda) quickly becomes binding conflict (kalaha), illustrating a form of pāśa (bondage) that eclipses discernment; Shaiva teaching urges restraint, purification, and turning the mind toward Shiva for peace and right action.
When passions escalate into hostility, the mind becomes unfit for steady worship; Linga-upāsanā and devotion to Saguna Shiva cultivate inner stillness and dharma, countering the agitation that drives quarrel into battle.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with calm breathing to cool anger and restore discrimination; if following Shaiva custom, apply vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) as a reminder of impermanence and self-control.