Shloka 15
अनरण्यसुता–पिप्पलादचरितम् / The Episode of Anaraṇya’s Daughter and Sage Pippalāda
सहस्रसुन्दरीकान्तं कामशास्त्रविशारदम् । किंकरं कुरु मां कान्ते सम्परित्यज्य तं पतिम्
sahasrasundarīkāntaṃ kāmaśāstraviśāradam | kiṃkaraṃ kuru māṃ kānte samparityajya taṃ patim
«Ô bien-aimée, délaisse cet époux et fais de moi ton serviteur—moi, le chéri de mille beautés, parfaitement versé dans le kāmaśāstra, la science de l’amour.»
A lustful tempter (a kāmuka), addressing Pārvatī (Umā) in the narrative of her chastity and steadfastness toward Śiva
Tattva Level: pasha
Shakti Form: Umā
Role: liberating
FAQs
It depicts kāma (desire) attempting to divert the seeker from dharma and one-pointed devotion; Pārvatī’s implied steadfastness highlights Shaiva discipline—mastery over sense-impulses (pāśa) to remain aligned with Pati (Śiva).
The verse functions as a narrative contrast: worldly allurements promise pleasure, while devotion to Saguna Śiva (as the chosen Lord) demands fidelity, purity, and inner steadiness—qualities central to Linga-worship and vrata observances.
Practice restraint (brahmacarya/indriya-nigraha) and reaffirm devotion through japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), supported by simple Shaiva observances like bhasma (tripuṇḍra) and focused worship during vrata days (e.g., Mahāśivarātri).