Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 45
त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
शिवाज्ञयोच्यते तात गच्छ त्वं त्रिपुरं द्रुतम् । ऋषिस्तत्र गतः शिष्यैर्मोहार्थं तत्सुवासिनाम्
śivājñayocyate tāta gaccha tvaṃ tripuraṃ drutam | ṛṣistatra gataḥ śiṣyairmohārthaṃ tatsuvāsinām
«Mon cher enfant, par l’ordre de Śiva je te le dis : va promptement à Tripura. Un ṛṣi s’y est rendu avec ses disciples, dans l’intention d’aveugler et d’égarer les habitants de cette cité.»
Suta Goswami (narrating the Yuddhakhaṇḍa account, conveying a command issued under Shiva’s authority)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Tripurāntaka
FAQs
It shows Śiva as the supreme governor (Pati) whose command directs events; “bewilderment” here functions as a divine corrective—breaking the residents’ arrogance and attachment so dharma can be restored.
By emphasizing Śiva’s ājñā (sovereign will) operating within the world, it supports Saguna worship: devotees approach Śiva as the active Lord who guides, protects, and subdues delusion—qualities contemplated in Linga-upāsanā.
A practical takeaway is to pray for the removal of moha through japa of the Panchākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—with a focus on surrender to Śiva’s will (ājñā) and clarity of discernment.