Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇanam) — “Narration of Sandhyā’s Austerity and Encounter with Śiva”
यद्धि वृत्ता हि लोकेषु त्रिष्वपि प्रथिता यथा । भविष्यामि तथा नान्या वर एको वृतो मया
yaddhi vṛttā hi lokeṣu triṣvapi prathitā yathā | bhaviṣyāmi tathā nānyā vara eko vṛto mayā
മൂന്നു ലോകങ്ങളിലും പ്രസിദ്ധമായ രീതിപോലെ തന്നെയാകും ഞാൻ; മറ്റെങ്ങനെല്ല. ഞാൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്തത് ഈ ഒരേയൊരു വരം മാത്രമാണ്।
Sati (Dakshayani)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It expresses steadfast inner resolve aligned with cosmic order: Sati accepts what is renowned across the three worlds and chooses a single, focused boon—symbolizing one-pointed bhakti and surrender to divine will (Shiva’s grace) rather than scattered desires.
Sati’s “one boon” reflects exclusive devotion to Shiva as the supreme Pati. In Shaiva practice, this becomes the model of single-minded worship—approaching Saguna Shiva (and the Linga as His sacred presence) with unwavering intent rather than many worldly petitions.
The takeaway is ekāgratā (one-pointedness): daily japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a single sankalpa, supported by simple Shaiva observances like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and a steady bhakti mindset.