Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 20
शिवशङ्खचूडयुद्धवर्णनम् / Description of the Battle between Śiva and Śaṅkhacūḍa
पूरयामास ककुभः शृंगनादेन च प्रभुः । स्वयं जगर्ज गिरिशस्त्रासयन्नसुरांस्तदा
pūrayāmāsa kakubhaḥ śṛṃganādena ca prabhuḥ | svayaṃ jagarja giriśastrāsayannasurāṃstadā
Alors le Seigneur emplit toutes les directions du fracas de Sa conque; et Girīśa, Śiva Lui-même, poussa un rugissement retentissant, épouvantant les asuras en cet instant.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating the battle episode to the sages of Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
FAQs
Śiva’s horn-blast and roar symbolize the overpowering presence of Pati (the Supreme Lord) that dispels adharma and inner demonic tendencies—fear, arrogance, and violence—restoring dharma and divine order.
In the Yuddha-khaṇḍa, Śiva is approached as Saguna—active, protective, and compassionate. Linga-worship trains the devotee to recognize that same Lord as the refuge who removes भय (fear) and subdues asuric impulses, both outward and inward.
A practical takeaway is fear-removal through japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and mindful remembrance of Śiva as Girīśa during distress; optionally accompanied by Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa as Shaiva supports for steadiness and protection.