Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 2
वीरभद्रस्य गमनप्रस्थानम् — Vīrabhadra’s Departure for Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
शासनं शिरसा धृत्वा देवदेवस्य शूलिनः । प्रचचाल ततः शीघ्रं वीरभद्रो मखं प्रति
śāsanaṃ śirasā dhṛtvā devadevasya śūlinaḥ | pracacāla tataḥ śīghraṃ vīrabhadro makhaṃ prati
Llevando sobre su cabeza el mandato del Señor portador del tridente—Śiva, Dios de dioses—Vīrabhadra partió al instante, veloz, hacia el sacrificio de Dakṣa.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Vīrabhadra
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: destructive
FAQs
The verse highlights śaraṇāgati (reverent acceptance) to Pati (Lord Shiva): Vīrabhadra receives Shiva’s आदेश (command) “upon his head,” symbolizing surrender and disciplined execution of divine will—meant to subdue adharmic pride embodied in Daksha’s sacrificial arrogance.
It underscores Saguna Shiva as Śūlin (the Trident-bearing Lord) whose explicit command governs cosmic order. Devotees worship the Linga not merely as a symbol, but as the living authority of Shiva—whose grace and governance correct ego and restore dharma.
The implied practice is disciplined obedience and remembrance of Shiva’s authority: mentally place Shiva’s instruction “on the head” (humble acceptance), then proceed with japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) to align intention with dharma before any action.