Shloka 33
शिवमायाप्रभाववर्णनम्
Description of the Power/Effects of Śiva’s Māyā
रेतः स्कन्नं दधार स्वं द्रोण्यां चैव स तापसः । तस्माच्च कलशाज्जातो द्रोणश्शस्त्रभृतां वरः
retaḥ skannaṃ dadhāra svaṃ droṇyāṃ caiva sa tāpasaḥ | tasmācca kalaśājjāto droṇaśśastrabhṛtāṃ varaḥ
Sang pertapa menampung benihnya yang tumpah ke dalam droṇī; dari kendi (kalaśa) itulah lahir Droṇa, yang utama di antara para pemanggul senjata.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Role: creative
FAQs
It highlights how embodied birth can arise through extraordinary means under the governance of karma and divine order, while still remaining within dharma—showing that worldly roles (like a warrior-teacher) manifest according to destined function, not merely ordinary biology.
Though the verse is genealogical, the Shiva Purana frames all events as occurring under Pati (Shiva) as the supreme governor; recognizing Saguna Shiva’s providence helps devotees see sacred purpose even in worldly histories, reinforcing surrender (śaraṇāgati) to Shiva.
No direct ritual is prescribed in this verse; the practical takeaway is contemplative remembrance of Shiva as the inner ruler of destiny, supported by japa of the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” for steadiness and right understanding.