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
परंतु, हे प्रजापते, तुझ्या मनाने एक प्रतिज्ञा घेतली आहे। मी तुला तेच सत्य ऐकवीन—ते सत्य जाण, असत्य नव्हे।
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.