Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 10
गणेशविवाहोत्सवः तथा सिद्धि-बुद्धि-सन्तानवर्णनम् | Gaṇeśa’s Wedding Festival and the Progeny of Siddhi & Buddhi
तावश्च नारदेनैव प्राप्तो गेहे महात्मना । यथार्थं वच्मि नोऽसत्यं न छलेन न मत्सरात्
tāvaśca nāradenaiva prāpto gehe mahātmanā | yathārthaṃ vacmi no'satyaṃ na chalena na matsarāt
Kemudian, Nārada yang berhati agung pun sampai ke rumah mereka dan bertemu kedua-duanya. Aku berkata menurut hakikat, bukan dusta—bukan kerana tipu daya, dan bukan kerana hasad dengki.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
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The verse emphasizes satya (truthfulness) and purity of intention—speech aligned with reality, free from deceit and envy—qualities that support Shaiva dharma and mature bhakti toward Lord Shiva.
Linga worship is upheld by inner purity (antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi). Approaching Saguna Shiva with truthful speech and without jealousy mirrors the sincerity expected in pūjā, mantra-japa, and vrata observances.
A practical takeaway is satya-vrata in daily life: begin japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” after a brief self-check to renounce छल (deceit) and मत्सर (envy), making the worship mentally and ethically pure.