Shloka 63
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
अबलां मनसि ज्ञात्वा न हन्मो भवतीं वयम् । अथो स्थिरैहि पञ्चास्ये युद्धेच्छा मानसेऽस्ति चेत्
abalāṃ manasi jñātvā na hanmo bhavatīṃ vayam | atho sthiraihi pañcāsye yuddhecchā mānase'sti cet
Sabiendo en nuestro corazón que eres mujer (y no debes ser herida), no te daremos muerte. Mas, oh Señor de cinco rostros, si el anhelo de combate aún mora en tu pecho, entonces mantente firme.
Shiva’s attendants (Gaṇas), addressing a five-faced opponent in the narrative of Umāsaṃhitā
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights dharmic restraint: even in conflict, one must act with discernment and self-control—qualities aligned with Shaiva discipline that subdues impulse (pāśa) and upholds higher order under Pati (Śiva).
Saguna Shiva is revered not only for power but for righteous governance of power; this verse mirrors that ideal—strength guided by dharma—an attitude devotees cultivate before the Liṅga through humility, restraint, and right intention.
Practice mental steadiness (sthairya) before action: japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with calm breath, and a brief resolve (saṅkalpa) to act without anger—especially suited for Mahāśivarātri observance.