Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 26
व्योमवाणी-श्रवणं, गणानां शरणागमनं, सती-दाह-वृत्तान्तः — Hearing the Heavenly Voice; The Gaṇas Seek Refuge; Account of Satī’s Self-Immolation
सर्वे मूर्त्तिधराः क्रूराः स्वर लोकभयंकराः । स्वतेजसा प्रज्वलंतो दहंत इव सर्वतः
sarve mūrttidharāḥ krūrāḥ svara lokabhayaṃkarāḥ | svatejasā prajvalaṃto dahaṃta iva sarvataḥ
Kesemua mereka berwujud jasmani, ganas dan menggerunkan hingga ke alam para dewa. Dengan tejas mereka sendiri yang menyala-nyala, mereka seakan membakar segala-galanya dari segenap arah.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Bhairava
FAQs
The verse highlights overwhelming tejas (spiritual power) manifesting in fierce forms—reminding the seeker that Shiva’s śakti can appear terrifying to the ego and even to celestial beings, yet it is ultimately a purifying force that burns impurities and bondage.
These fearsome, radiant forms point to Saguna manifestations of Shiva’s power in the narrative world, while Linga-worship steadies the mind on Shiva as the transcendent Pati beyond all forms—teaching devotion that is not shaken by awe or fear.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with calm breath and vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) remembrance—contemplating that Shiva’s blazing tejas burns inner tamas, fear, and karmic knots.