Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 15
अनरण्य-वंशवर्णनम् तथा पिप्पलादस्य कामोत्पत्तिः
Genealogy of King Anaraṇya and Pippalāda’s arousal of desire
ब्रह्मोवाच । तच्छ्रुत्वा स मुनिर्वाक्यं जनानां तथ्यवादिनाम् । चुक्षोभातीव मनसि तल्लिप्सुर भवच्च सः
brahmovāca | tacchrutvā sa munirvākyaṃ janānāṃ tathyavādinām | cukṣobhātīva manasi tallipsura bhavacca saḥ
Brahmā bersabda: “Setelah mendengar kata-kata orang ramai yang berkata benar itu, sang muni menjadi sangat bergelora dalam hati, lalu timbullah keinginan kuat untuk memperoleh perkara itu juga.”
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
The verse highlights a common turning point in Shaiva narratives: truthful counsel awakens intense inner movement in a seeker. That agitation is not merely worldly disturbance; it can become the fuel for spiritual striving when directed toward the highest aim—union with Pati (Śiva) and freedom from bondage.
The sage’s sudden resolve to ‘obtain that’ reflects the shift from passive hearing to active seeking. In the Shiva Purana, this typically matures into Saguna upāsanā—approaching Śiva through Linga-worship, mantra, and devotion—until the mind is steadied and led toward the deeper realization of Śiva beyond form.
The practical takeaway is śravaṇa leading to sādhana: after hearing truth, one should commit to disciplined worship—japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), mental steadiness through dhyāna on Śiva, and supportive observances such as bhasma (Tripuṇḍra) and Rudrākṣa where appropriate.