Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
सतीविरहानन्तरं शम्भोश्चरितम् / Śiva’s Conduct After Satī’s Separation
अपि क्षितिर्जगामाशु शिवाज्ञामधिगम्य सा । स्वस्थानं ससुता प्राप सुखमात्यंतिकं च वै
api kṣitirjagāmāśu śivājñāmadhigamya sā | svasthānaṃ sasutā prāpa sukhamātyaṃtikaṃ ca vai
そのときクシティ（パールヴァティー）は、シヴァの御命令をただちに悟って速やかに赴き、御子とともに自らの住処に至り、まことに至上にして尽きることなき安楽を得た。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse highlights that recognizing and aligning with Śiva’s ājñā (divine ordinance) leads to ātyantika-sukha—final, enduring bliss—signifying the fruit of divine grace and right orientation of life toward Śiva.
In Saguna Śaiva worship, the devotee approaches Śiva as the personal Lord who guides through command and blessing; accepting Śiva’s will—symbolized in Linga worship as steadfast surrender—becomes the pathway to peace and spiritual fulfillment.
Practice daily surrender through japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and a brief sankalpa: to follow Śiva’s guidance in thought, word, and deed—cultivating inner obedience and calm that matures into lasting bliss.