Shloka 64
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
तेषामेवं विवदतां कलहः समवर्द्धत । ववृषु समरे बाणा उभयोर्द्दलयोश्शिताः
teṣāmevaṃ vivadatāṃ kalahaḥ samavarddhata | vavṛṣu samare bāṇā ubhayorddalayośśitāḥ
ഇങ്ങനെ അവർ വാദിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കെ അവരുടെ കലഹം ക്രമേണ വർദ്ധിച്ചു. പിന്നെ യുദ്ധമദ്ധ്യേ ഇരുപക്ഷ സൈന്യങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നുമുള്ള മൂർച്ചയുള്ള അമ്പുകൾ മഴപോലെ പെയ്തു.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
It shows how unchecked argument (vivāda) quickly becomes binding conflict (kalaha), illustrating a form of pāśa (bondage) that eclipses discernment; Shaiva teaching urges restraint, purification, and turning the mind toward Shiva for peace and right action.
When passions escalate into hostility, the mind becomes unfit for steady worship; Linga-upāsanā and devotion to Saguna Shiva cultivate inner stillness and dharma, countering the agitation that drives quarrel into battle.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with calm breathing to cool anger and restore discrimination; if following Shaiva custom, apply vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) as a reminder of impermanence and self-control.