Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 33
दक्षस्य तपः तथा जगदम्बायाः प्रत्यक्षता — Dakṣa’s Austerities and the Direct Manifestation of Jagadambā
परन्तु पण आधेयो मनसा ते प्रजापते । श्रावयिष्यामि ते तं वै सत्यं जानीहि नो मृषा
parantu paṇa ādheyo manasā te prajāpate | śrāvayiṣyāmi te taṃ vai satyaṃ jānīhi no mṛṣā
എന്നാൽ, ഹേ പ്രജാപതേ, നിന്റെ മനസ്സ് ഒരു പ്രതിജ്ഞ ഏറ്റെടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നു. ഞാൻ നിനക്കു അതേ സത്യം കേൾപ്പിക്കും—ഇത് സത്യമെന്നു അറിയുക, അസത്യമല്ല.
Sati (addressing Daksha Prajapati)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes satya (truth) and inner resolve: the mind’s intention becomes a binding vow, and dharma requires honest recognition of that truth—an essential Shaiva virtue that purifies the pashu (individual) toward Shiva.
Linga-worship is not merely external; it rests on inner sincerity. This verse highlights that the mind’s pledge and truthful acknowledgment are foundational for authentic devotion to Saguna Shiva, beyond ego and social pride.
A practical takeaway is satya-saṅkalpa: before japa (e.g., the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), make a truthful inner vow and keep it steady—supporting disciplined bhakti alongside any use of bhasma or rudraksha.