Shloka 13
गौतमस्य शिवदर्शनं पापक्षयवचनं च | Gautama’s Vision of Śiva and the Teaching on Sin and Purification
धन्यास्ते ऋषयो यैस्तु मह्यं शुभतरं कृतम् । तद्दुराचरणादेव मम स्वार्थो महानभूत्
dhanyāste ṛṣayo yaistu mahyaṃ śubhataraṃ kṛtam | taddurācaraṇādeva mama svārtho mahānabhūt
«Bénis soient ces sages, car par eux fut accompli pour moi quelque chose de très auspiceux. En vérité, même par cette conduite fautive, un grand dessein qui m’était propre s’est accompli.»
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: liberating
FAQs
It highlights Shiva’s sovereignty (Pati) and compassion: even flawed human actions can be turned toward an auspicious outcome when Shiva’s higher purpose and grace operate.
In Jyotirlinga-centered narratives of the Koṭirudrasaṃhitā, Saguna Shiva responds within history—redirecting events (even imperfect ones) toward dharma and the revelation of his sacred presence for devotees.
A practical takeaway is humility and śaraṇāgati (seeking refuge): worship Shiva through the Panchākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” with devotion rather than pride, trusting Shiva to purify intent and fruit.