Shloka 4
गौतमविघ्नप्रकरणम्
Episode of Obstacles to Gautama; Gaṇeśa’s Appearing Through Misguided Worship
परावृत्य तदा तैश्च ऋषिपत्न्यै निवेदितम् । सा चापि तान्समादाय समाश्वास्य च तैः स्वयम्
parāvṛtya tadā taiśca ṛṣipatnyai niveditam | sā cāpi tānsamādāya samāśvāsya ca taiḥ svayam
അപ്പോൾ അവർ തിരിഞ്ഞു ചെന്നു ആ കാര്യം ഋഷിപത്നിയോട് അറിയിച്ചു. അവളും അവരെ അടുത്തേക്ക് കൂട്ടി, സ്വന്തം വാക്കുകളാൽ തന്നെ ആശ്വസിപ്പിച്ചു।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights dharmic conduct in crisis—seeking rightful counsel, reporting truthfully, and offering reassurance—qualities that support a sattvic mind fit for Shiva-bhakti and liberation-oriented living.
Though not explicitly naming the Linga, the verse reflects the devotional ethos around Saguna Shiva worship: steadiness, protection of community, and calming fear—inner dispositions cultivated through Linga-upasana and Shiva’s grace.
The practical takeaway is mental steadiness (śānti) and reassurance; this can be supported by japa of the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and simple daily Shiva-smarana before undertaking duties.