Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 44
देवीयोगनिद्रास्तुतिḥ तथा चण्डिकायाः प्रादुर्भावः | Hymn to Devī Yogānidrā and the Manifestation of Caṇḍikā
ममापि मोहने यन्नो विद्यतेस्य महाप्रभोः । त्वद्वाक्याद्विगुणो मेद्य प्रयत्नोऽभूत्स निर्भरः
mamāpi mohane yanno vidyatesya mahāprabhoḥ | tvadvākyādviguṇo medya prayatno'bhūtsa nirbharaḥ
Même dans mon propre égarement, je ne comprenais pas vraiment ce grand Seigneur. Mais par tes paroles, mon effort sincère s’est trouvé doublé, et je m’y suis appliqué avec une résolution entière.
Satī (in dialogue concerning Mahādeva’s greatness)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It shows that even noble beings can be veiled by moha, yet true understanding of Pati (Shiva) arises through right teaching; that instruction intensifies sincere effort and steadies devotion toward liberation.
The verse emphasizes that the Lord’s greatness is not grasped by mere opinion or pride; hearing authentic praise and doctrine leads the devotee to increased, steadier worship—often expressed in Shiva Purana as Linga-bhakti and reverent service to Saguna Shiva.
The practical takeaway is to strengthen sādhanā after receiving instruction: repeat the Panchākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with firmer resolve, and support it with Shaiva disciplines like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa as aids to focused remembrance.