Shloka 35
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
दूत उवाच । देवि शुंभासुरो दैत्यो निशुंभस्तस्य चानुजः । विख्यातस्त्रिषु लोकेषु महा बलपराक्रमः
dūta uvāca | devi śuṃbhāsuro daityo niśuṃbhastasya cānujaḥ | vikhyātastriṣu lokeṣu mahā balaparākramaḥ
El mensajero dijo: «Oh Diosa, el daitya llamado Śumbhāsura y Niśumbha, su hermano menor, son célebres en los tres mundos por su inmensa fuerza y valor».
Dūta (the messenger)
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
The verse frames worldly power—“renowned in the three worlds” for strength and valor—as a visible but limited force; in Shaiva understanding, such might remains bound by māyā and ego, whereas true supremacy belongs to Pati (Śiva) and Śakti (Devī), who uphold dharma.
By highlighting formidable asuric power, the narrative implicitly turns the devotee toward Saguna worship—seeking refuge in Śiva-Śakti as the accessible divine protectors—often expressed in Shiva Purana practice through Linga-bhakti, prayer, and surrender rather than reliance on mere human or demonic strength.
A practical takeaway is śaraṇāgati (taking refuge) supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and steady devotion; when fear or opposition is described, the Purāṇic remedy is remembrance of Śiva-Śakti with disciplined mantra practice.