Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 14
व्योमवाणी-श्रवणं, गणानां शरणागमनं, सती-दाह-वृत्तान्तः — Hearing the Heavenly Voice; The Gaṇas Seek Refuge; Account of Satī’s Self-Immolation
इत्युक्तं निखिलं वृत्तं स्वेषां सत्याश्च नारद । तेषां च मूढबुद्धीनां यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु
ityuktaṃ nikhilaṃ vṛttaṃ sveṣāṃ satyāśca nārada | teṣāṃ ca mūḍhabuddhīnāṃ yathecchasi tathā kuru
Demikianlah, wahai Nārada, Satyā (Satī) telah menceritakan kepadamu seluruh peristiwa tentang kaum kerabatnya. Kini, sebagaimana kehendakmu, bertindaklah terhadap mereka yang akalnya telah tersesat itu.
Sati (Satyā)
Tattva Level: pati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights that delusion (mūḍha-buddhi) obstructs dharma and devotion; the wise act with discernment after hearing the full truth, aligning conduct with Shiva-oriented righteousness.
In the Sati narrative, opposition to Shiva often stems from deluded understanding; honoring Saguna Shiva (as the worshipful Lord) requires clarity and reverence rather than pride or misconception.
The practical takeaway is viveka (discernment) supported by Shiva-bhakti—steady japa of the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” to dispel delusion and act rightly.