Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 20
विदलोत्पलदैत्ययोरुत्पत्तिः देवपराजयः ब्रह्मोपदेशः नारदप्रेषणम्
Vidalotpala Daityas, Defeat of the Devas, Brahmā’s Counsel, and Nārada’s Mission
धृत्वा पारिषदीं मायामायातावंबिकांतिकम् । तावत्यंतं सुदुर्वृत्तावतिचंचलमानसौ
dhṛtvā pāriṣadīṃ māyāmāyātāvaṃbikāṃtikam | tāvatyaṃtaṃ sudurvṛttāvaticaṃcalamānasau
Dengan kekuatan māyā, mengenakan samaran seperti pelayan istana, kedua makhluk itu mendekati Ambikā Sang Dewi. Hingga saat itu mereka amat durjana, dengan batin yang sangat gelisah dan tak teguh.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Tatpuruṣa
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga narrative; the verse focuses on disguise (pāriṣadī māyā) and the approach to Ambikā, emphasizing deception as bondage (pāśa).
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse highlights how māyā can be used to disguise intent, while inner disposition remains “sudurvṛtta” (corrupt) and the mind remains restless; Shaiva teaching emphasizes purification of the mind through devotion and right conduct, not merely outer appearance.
It contrasts external form with inner reality—an important lesson for Saguna worship: approaching Shiva/Devi (and the Liṅga) should be with sincere bhakti and inner steadiness, not with deceptive motives shaped by māyā.
A practical takeaway is mind-stabilization and inner purification: japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with dhyāna to reduce cañcalatā (restlessness), supported by sattvic conduct; optional Shaiva aids include bhasma (tripuṇḍra) and rudrākṣa as reminders of discipline and devotion.