Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 21
अनिरुद्धापहरणानन्तरं कृष्णस्य शोणितपुरगमनम् तथा रुद्रकृष्णयुद्धारम्भः | After Aniruddha’s Abduction: Kṛṣṇa Marches to Śoṇitapura and the Rudra–Kṛṣṇa Battle Begins
विशीर्यमाणं स्वबलं दृष्ट्वा रुद्रोत्यमर्षणः । क्रोधं चकार सुमहन्ननाद च महोल्बणम्
viśīryamāṇaṃ svabalaṃ dṛṣṭvā rudrotyamarṣaṇaḥ | krodhaṃ cakāra sumahannanāda ca maholbaṇam
Voyant ses propres troupes se briser, Rudra — insoutenable au combat — s’emplit d’une colère immense et, d’une puissance écrasante, poussa un rugissement formidable et terrifiant.
Sūta Gosvāmī (narrating the battle account to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Type: stotra
Role: destructive
FAQs
Rudra’s roar symbolizes the awakening of divine Śakti that destroys adharmic forces and inner impurities; in Śaiva understanding, the Lord’s fierce form is compassionate protection that clears obstacles to liberation.
The verse highlights Saguna Śiva—Rudra with form and action—whose power manifests to uphold cosmic order. Linga worship trains the devotee to see the same supreme Pati behind both the tranquil and the fierce expressions of Śiva.
In moments of fear or agitation, take refuge in japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” and steady the mind with Rudra-dhyāna (visualizing Śiva’s protective presence); optionally accompany with vibhūti (Tripuṇḍra) and a simple offering of water to the Śiva-liṅga.