Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
शुक्रनिग्रहः — The Seizure/Neutralization of Śukra (Kāvya) and the Daityas’ Despondency
ततः कोलाहलो जातः प्रमथासुरसैन्ययोः । तेन शब्देन महता शुक्रश्शंभूदरे स्थ्ग्तिः
tataḥ kolāhalo jātaḥ pramathāsurasainyayoḥ | tena śabdena mahatā śukraśśaṃbhūdare sthgtiḥ
Kemudian terjadilah hiruk-pikuk besar antara bala tentera Pramatha dan Asura. Oleh raungan yang dahsyat itu, Śukra pun tertekan—ketenangannya tertahan dalam lingkungan kuasa Śambhu (Śiva).
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
FAQs
The verse highlights Śiva (Śambhu) as the supreme Pati whose śakti can instantly still even powerful intellect and strategy (represented by Śukra) when adharma rises; divine sovereignty prevails over chaotic forces.
The tumult of battle contrasts with Saguna Śiva’s governing power: worship of the Liṅga trains the mind to rest in Śiva’s presence, where agitation is ‘covered’ and brought under control, just as the mighty sound checks Śukra.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to quiet inner ‘kolāhala’ (mental noise), ideally with vibhūti (Tripuṇḍra) and rudrākṣa as supports for steadiness and devotion.