Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 46
वसन्तस्वरूपवर्णनम् — Description of the Form/Nature of Vasant
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यथाग्नेः पवनो मित्रं सर्वत्रोपकरिष्यति । तथायं भवतो मित्रं सदा त्वामनुयास्यति
yathāgneḥ pavano mitraṃ sarvatropakariṣyati | tathāyaṃ bhavato mitraṃ sadā tvāmanuyāsyati
Sebagaimana angin menjadi sahabat api dan menolongnya di mana-mana, demikianlah sahabatmu ini akan sentiasa mengiringimu dan berkhidmat kepadamu sepanjang masa.
Lord Shiva (Rudra), instructing/assuring Satī (contextual inference within Satīkhaṇḍa dialogue)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Īśāna
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It teaches that Shiva’s grace and protective guidance accompany the sincere devotee continuously, like wind naturally supports fire—symbolizing steady inner awakening sustained by divine help.
In Saguna worship, Shiva is approached as a personal Lord who actively protects and guides; this verse supports that devotional relationship, where the worshipper experiences Shiva’s nearness through regular pūjā, remembrance, and trust.
Maintain constant remembrance through japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and daily Shiva-pūjā; this steadiness is the practical way the devotee ‘walks with’ Shiva’s grace.