Shloka 24
वसन्त-प्रभावः तथा काम-उद्दीपन-वर्णनम् | Spring’s Influence and the Arousal of Kāma
यदा शिवसमीपे तु गता सा पर्वतात्मजा । तदैव शंकरो ध्यानं त्यक्त्वा क्षणमवस्थितः
yadā śivasamīpe tu gatā sā parvatātmajā | tadaiva śaṃkaro dhyānaṃ tyaktvā kṣaṇamavasthitaḥ
ಪರ್ವತಾತ್ಮಜೆ ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ಶಿವನ ಸಮೀಪಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಾಗ, ಶಂಕರನು ತಕ್ಷಣ ಧ್ಯಾನವನ್ನು ಬಿಡಿಸಿ ಕ್ಷಣಮಾತ್ರ ಸ್ಥಿರನಾಗಿ ನಿಂತನು।
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It shows the harmony of yoga and grace: even while established in deep dhyāna, Śiva—Pati, the compassionate Lord—responds to sincere approach (bhakti) from Pārvatī, indicating that devotion is never ignored.
Śiva’s pausing of meditation highlights His accessible, saguna aspect—personally responsive to the devotee—supporting Purāṇic Linga-worship where the transcendent Lord is approached through a tangible, grace-filled form.
A key takeaway is balanced sādhana: maintain steady dhyāna (often with pañcākṣarī—Om Namaḥ Śivāya) while cultivating humility and devotion, approaching Śiva with reverence as Pārvatī does.