Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 49
देवर्षि-प्रश्नः तथा असुर-वध-हेतुनिवेदनम् | The Devas’ Petition and the Cause for Slaying Asuras
दक्षस्य तनया याभूत्सती नाम्ना तु सा विभो । सैवेदृशी भवेद्भार्या भवेद्धि हितकारिणी
dakṣasya tanayā yābhūtsatī nāmnā tu sā vibho | saivedṛśī bhavedbhāryā bhaveddhi hitakāriṇī
Ô Seigneur, la fille de Dakṣa, connue sous le nom de Satī : elle seule est digne d’être une telle épouse, car elle est véritablement celle qui apporte le bien et la prospérité à son époux.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga episode; it asserts Satī’s unique fitness as Śiva’s spouse, foreshadowing the salvific role of Śiva-Śakti union for loka-hita.
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse praises Satī as the embodiment of auspiciousness and welfare (hitakāriṇī), highlighting that true marital excellence is grounded in dharma and unwavering devotion—here, devotion aligned to Śiva as the supreme Pati (Lord) within a Śaiva worldview.
Satī’s ideal is devotion to Saguna Śiva—Śiva known through name, form, and divine relationship. In the Shiva Purana, such devotion naturally supports Linga-worship, where the devotee serves Śiva with reverence, loyalty, and purity of intent.
The practical takeaway is steadfast bhakti expressed through regular Śiva-pūjā—chanting the Pañcākṣarī mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") with a disciplined, welfare-oriented mind, and maintaining sāttvika conduct that supports devotion.