Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 31
तारकासुर-पूर्ववृत्त-प्रश्नः (Questions on Tārakāsura and Śivā’s tapas) / “Inquiry into Tārakāsura’s origin and Śivā–Śiva narrative”
वज्रांग उवाच । किमिच्छसि प्रिये ब्रूहि किं ते मनसि वर्तते । तच्छुत्वानम्य तं प्राह सा पतिं स्वमनोरथम्
vajrāṃga uvāca | kimicchasi priye brūhi kiṃ te manasi vartate | tacchutvānamya taṃ prāha sā patiṃ svamanoratham
वज्रांग ने कहा—“प्रिये, तुम क्या चाहती हो? बताओ, तुम्हारे मन में क्या है?” यह सुनकर उसने उन्हें प्रणाम किया और अपने पति से अपना मनोवांछित अभिलाषा कह दी।
Vajrāṅga
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights that sincere intention (manoratha) should be expressed with humility and respect; in Shaiva thought, a purified desire becomes a step toward grace (anugraha) and right action.
The verse sets the devotional mood: before approaching Saguna Shiva (such as in Liṅga worship), one should clarify one’s intention and offer it with reverence—turning personal wishes toward dharma and devotion.
A simple takeaway is saṅkalpa with humility—bow inwardly, state your intention, and then proceed with japa (e.g., “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) or pūjā with a focused mind.