Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 4
कुमाराभिषेकवर्णनम् — Description of Kumāra’s Abhiṣeka
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तदैव कृत्तिकाः प्राप्य मुक्तकेश्यश्शुचाऽऽतुराः । उन्मत्ता इव तत्रैव वक्तुमारेभिरे वचः
tadaiva kṛttikāḥ prāpya muktakeśyaśśucā''turāḥ | unmattā iva tatraiva vaktumārebhire vacaḥ
En aquel mismo instante, al llegar ante las Kṛttikās, con el cabello suelto y el corazón afligido por el dolor, comenzaron a hablar allí mismo, como si estuvieran fuera de sí.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It shows how overwhelming emotion can arise even in divine beings, yet the turning point is truthful speech and seeking right understanding—an opening for grace (anugraha) under Shiva’s lordship as Pati, who steadies distressed beings.
The verse sets a narrative mood of agitation and grief, highlighting the need for refuge in Saguna Shiva—approaching the Lord through worship (including Linga-upasana) to transform turmoil into clarity and auspiciousness.
In moments of grief and mental unrest, steady the mind with japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and simple Shiva-puja (water offering to the Linga), cultivating composure and surrender.