Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 60
मन्त्रसिद्धिः, प्रतिबन्धनिरासः, श्रद्धा-नियमाः
Mantra Efficacy, Removal of Obstacles, and the Role of Faith/Discipline
मनसा कर्मणा वाचा यो ऽपि कोपि शिवाश्रितः । स्वराष्ट्रपतिमुद्दिश्य शिवा श्रितमथापि वा
manasā karmaṇā vācā yo 'pi kopi śivāśritaḥ | svarāṣṭrapatimuddiśya śivā śritamathāpi vā
Whoever—anyone at all—takes refuge in Śiva in thought, deed, and speech, whether with intention directed toward the ruler of one’s own realm or even toward another devotee of Śiva, is regarded as sheltered by Śiva.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
Sthala Purana: The verse pivots from prohibition to protection: ‘śivāśrita’ (one who takes refuge in Śiva) is implicitly under Śiva’s guardianship; thus targeting such persons (including the realm’s protector) is spiritually perilous.
Significance: Affirms śaraṇāgati (refuge) as a marker of Śiva’s grace; pilgrims/devotees are to be treated as inviolable (abhaya) within dharmic society.
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches integral surrender—aligning mind, speech, and action with Śiva-bhakti—showing that refuge in Pati (Śiva) is established by wholehearted orientation, not merely by external identity.
By emphasizing devotion expressed through thought, word, and deed, it supports Saguna worship (such as Linga-pūjā) as a disciplined way to anchor the mind and conduct in Śiva, culminating in inner refuge.
Practice daily Śiva-smaraṇa with ethical speech and conduct—e.g., japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) while maintaining truthful, non-harmful words and Śiva-aligned actions.