Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 20
वृन्दायाः दुष्स्वप्न-दर्शनं तथा पातिव्रत्य-भङ्गोपक्रमः / Vṛndā’s Ominous Dreams and the Prelude to the Breach of Chastity
जलंधरो हि मद्भर्ता रुद्रं योद्धुं गतः प्रभो । स तत्रास्ते कथं युद्धे तन्मे कथय सुव्रत
jalaṃdharo hi madbhartā rudraṃ yoddhuṃ gataḥ prabho | sa tatrāste kathaṃ yuddhe tanme kathaya suvrata
Ô Seigneur, Jalandhara — mon époux — est parti combattre Rudra. Comment se tient-il dans cette bataille ?
Vr̥ndā (wife of Jalandhara)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Rudra
FAQs
The verse shows the human mind under anxiety and attachment, seeking news of worldly security; in Shaiva Siddhanta, such dependence ultimately resolves only by turning toward Rudra (Pati), the true refuge beyond changing battles and outcomes.
By naming “Rudra” as the divine opponent and controller of the battle, the narrative points to Saguna Shiva as the living Lord who intervenes in history; Linga-worship similarly approaches Shiva as the present, accessible Pati who governs karma and grants protection.
In fear or uncertainty, steady the mind with japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and, if practiced, apply Tripuṇḍra bhasma and wear Rudrākṣa as reminders to seek Rudra’s grace over anxious attachment.