Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
अन्धकादिदैत्ययुद्धे वीरकविजयः — Vīraka’s Victory over Andhaka’s Forces
भूत्वा स्त्रियस्ते विविशुस्तदानीं मुनीन्द्रसंघाश्च महानुभावाः । सिद्धाश्च नागास्त्वथ गुह्यकाश्च गुहांतरं पर्वतराजपुत्र्याः
bhūtvā striyaste viviśustadānīṃ munīndrasaṃghāśca mahānubhāvāḥ | siddhāśca nāgāstvatha guhyakāśca guhāṃtaraṃ parvatarājaputryāḥ
Dengan mengambil wujud perempuan, mereka masuk saat itu juga—rombongan para resi agung, para Siddha, para Nāga, dan para Guhyaka—ke gua bagian dalam milik putri Raja Gunung (Pārvatī).
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shakti Form: Gaurī
Role: liberating
FAQs
It underscores the sanctity of Pārvatī’s inner space and the awe her presence inspires: even exalted beings approach with restraint and adapted forms, reflecting dharma, humility, and reverence toward Śiva-Śakti.
By highlighting Pārvatī (Śakti) as inseparable from Śiva, the verse supports Saguna devotion where the devotee venerates the divine couple; Linga-worship is similarly approached with purity, modesty, and disciplined conduct.
Maintain śauca (purity) and maryādā (reverent boundaries) in worship—approach Shiva-pūjā with Tripuṇḍra/bhasma, mantra-japa (especially the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), and a guarded, humble mind like entering an inner sanctum.