Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 56
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇana) — “Account of Sandhyā’s Story”
यदि ते युज्यते सह्यं मां त्वं समुपदेशय । एतच्चिकीर्षितं गुह्यं नान्यैः किंचन विद्यते
yadi te yujyate sahyaṃ māṃ tvaṃ samupadeśaya | etaccikīrṣitaṃ guhyaṃ nānyaiḥ kiṃcana vidyate
Jika hal itu sesuai dan Engkau berkenan, maka ajarkanlah aku dengan sempurna. Hasratku ini adalah rahsia—tiada seorang pun yang mengetahuinya.
Satī (addressing Lord Śiva)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva principle that the highest spiritual resolve should be approached with humility and received through proper upadeśa; sincere receptivity and discretion protect sacred intent from distraction and ego.
By seeking instruction from Śiva directly, the verse reflects devotion to Saguna Śiva as the compassionate teacher; such guidance traditionally culminates in disciplined worship (pūjā) and inner contemplation of the Liṅga as the seat of Pati, the Lord.
A practical takeaway is to seek authentic guidance before undertaking vows—then stabilize the resolve with japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and simple Śiva-upāsanā such as bhasma/Tripuṇḍra and focused meditation done quietly and consistently.