Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 14
भक्ताधिकारि-द्विजधर्म-योगिलक्षणवर्णनम् / Duties of Qualified Devotees and Marks of Yogins
अविश्वासश्च सर्वत्र विश्वासो मम योगिषु । स्त्रीसंसर्गश्च कालेषु चमूरक्षणमेव च
aviśvāsaśca sarvatra viśvāso mama yogiṣu | strīsaṃsargaśca kāleṣu camūrakṣaṇameva ca
«Qu’il y ait de la défiance partout ; mais qu’il y ait confiance en Mes yogin. La fréquentation des femmes ne doit avoir lieu qu’aux temps convenables ; et de même, qu’on ne s’applique qu’à la garde de l’armée.»
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
Significance: Teaches discernment (viveka) in trust and association—guarding the sādhaka from pasha-like entanglements while honoring Śiva’s devotees; supports satsanga as a pilgrimage fruit.
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It teaches disciplined discernment: be cautious in worldly dealings, yet place faith in Shiva’s yogins—those established in sadhana, restraint, and devotion—because their conduct is aligned with dharma and inner purity.
Trust in “My yogins” points to the living tradition that transmits Linga-worship, mantra, and vows with integrity; devotion to Saguna Shiva is safeguarded through association with authentic practitioners rather than worldly influence.
The takeaway is sense-restraint and regulated conduct supporting japa and dhyana—especially steady practice of Shiva-mantra (such as the Panchakshara) under the guidance of trustworthy yogic devotees.