Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 9
शिवदूतगमनानन्तरं शङ्खचूडस्य तुलसीसम्भाषणं युद्धप्रस्थान-तत्परता च / After Śiva’s Messenger Departs: Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Counsel with Tulasī and Readiness for War
प्रियामाश्वासयामास स राजा रुदतीं पुनः । निषेधतीं च गमनं नाना वार्तां प्रकथ्य च
priyāmāśvāsayāmāsa sa rājā rudatīṃ punaḥ | niṣedhatīṃ ca gamanaṃ nānā vārtāṃ prakathya ca
Ce roi consola de nouveau son aimée qui pleurait. Et, la retenant de partir, il lui parla de bien des façons, évoquant divers sujets afin d’apaiser son esprit.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Sthala Purana: No direct Jyotirliṅga frame; thematically, the king’s consoling speech functions as ‘anugraha’ on the human plane—an echo of how Pati guides the paśu through upadeśa and reassurance.
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights dharmic kingship expressed as compassion, restraint, and calming speech—qualities that steady the mind (citta) and support devotion to Pati (Shiva) during turmoil.
Though narrative in tone, it mirrors Saguna Shiva’s grace: the Lord ‘consoles’ devotees through dharma and right counsel, leading them from agitation toward steadiness suitable for Linga-worship and prayer.
A practical takeaway is japa with a calming focus—especially the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—to restrain impulsive action and settle grief into devotion.