Shloka 29
Kāmarūpeśvara’s Trial and Śiva’s Hidden Protection (कামरूपेश्वर-रक्षा-प्रसङ्गः)
राजोवाच । शृणु राक्षस दुष्टात्मन्मया कर्तुं न शक्यते । त्वया विक्रियते तर्हि कुतस्त्वं शक्तिमानसि
rājovāca | śṛṇu rākṣasa duṣṭātmanmayā kartuṃ na śakyate | tvayā vikriyate tarhi kutastvaṃ śaktimānasi
राजा म्हणाला—ऐक रे दुष्टात्मा राक्षसा, हे माझ्याकडून होऊ शकत नाही. जर तूच विकृत होऊन वश होत असशील, तर तुझी शक्ती कुठून?
The King (Rāja)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse contrasts true strength with unstable, ego-driven force: one who is easily “changed” or provoked lacks real mastery. In a Shaiva Siddhanta lens, steadiness (dharma and self-control) is closer to Shiva’s order, while inner agitation reflects bondage (pāśa).
Though the verse is spoken in a moral dialogue, it supports the devotional ethic behind Linga worship: approaching Saguna Shiva cultivates firmness of mind, humility, and restraint—qualities that expose hollow pride and lead the devotee toward Shiva-aligned conduct.
A practical takeaway is cultivating steadiness through japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with disciplined restraint; this stabilizes the mind so it is not “swayed” by anger, fear, or pride.