Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
देव्याः क्रोधः शक्तिनिर्माणं च
Devī’s Wrath and the Manifestation of the Śaktis
जाज्वल्यमानं तत्तेजस्सर्वतोदाहि तेऽखिलाः । दृष्ट्वा भीततरा आसन् सर्वे दूरतरं स्थिताः
jājvalyamānaṃ tattejassarvatodāhi te'khilāḥ | dṛṣṭvā bhītatarā āsan sarve dūrataraṃ sthitāḥ
四方から灼きつけるその燃え立つ光輝を見て、皆はいよいよ恐れ、さらに遠くへ退いて立った。
Sūta Gosvāmī (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights the overwhelming purity and power of Shiva’s tejas: when the bound soul (paśu) approaches the Divine without inner preparedness, the ego reacts with fear and withdrawal; true approach requires humility, devotion, and purification under Shiva’s grace.
Shiva’s formless supremacy is often revealed through a perceivable sign (liṅga) or radiance (tejas). This verse reflects how Saguna manifestations—light, energy, awe—draw reverence while also reminding devotees to approach the Linga with bhakti and disciplined conduct rather than mere curiosity or pride.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate steadiness through japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and purity practices like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) observance; these support inner readiness to “stand near” Shiva’s presence without fear.