Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 64
गणेश-वाक्यं तथा गणानां समर-सन्नाहः | Gaṇeśa’s Challenge and the Mustering of the Gaṇas
किंचिद्विचार्यतां देव त्वन्यथा न जयो भवेत् । त्वमेव रक्षकस्स्वामिन्ब्रह्मांडस्य न संशयः
kiṃcidvicāryatāṃ deva tvanyathā na jayo bhavet | tvameva rakṣakassvāminbrahmāṃḍasya na saṃśayaḥ
“हे देव, कृपया थोडा विचार करा; नाहीतर विजय होणार नाही. स्वामी, संपूर्ण ब्रह्मांडाचे रक्षणकर्ता आपणच आहात—यात संशय नाही।”
Kārttikeya (Skanda)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Īśāna
Type: stotra
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse highlights Shaiva Siddhanta’s emphasis on Pati (Śiva) as the unfailing cosmic protector and teaches that success arises through discernment aligned with divine order, not mere force.
By affirming Shiva as the universe’s guardian, it supports Saguna devotion—approaching Śiva as the personal Lord who protects and guides—often worshipped through the Śivaliṅga as the accessible, grace-bestowing form.
A practical takeaway is to pause for vicāra (reflection) before action and to reinforce surrender through japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” seeking Shiva’s protection and right outcome.