Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
अध्याय ५५ — बाणस्य पुनर्युद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Bāṇa’s Renewed Engagement in Battle
चिच्छेद तद्धनुश्शीघ्रं छत्रादिकमना कुलः । हयांश्च पातयामास हत्वा तान्स्वशरैर्हरिः
ciccheda taddhanuśśīghraṃ chatrādikamanā kulaḥ | hayāṃśca pātayāmāsa hatvā tānsvaśarairhariḥ
Tanpa terganggu, Hari dengan pantas memotong busur itu menjadi kepingan, bersama dengan payung diraja dan lencana diraja yang lain; dan dengan anak panahnya sendiri baginda memukul dan membunuh kuda-kuda itu, menyebabkan mereka jatuh.
Suta Goswami (narrating the battle account to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse highlights anākulatā—steady, undisturbed awareness—even amid intense conflict; in Shaiva understanding, such steadiness reflects mastery over rajas and tamas and aligns action with dharma rather than agitation.
Though the action is performed by Hari, the Shiva Purana frames battles within the cosmic order upheld by Saguna divinity; the devotee learns to act decisively while remaining inwardly centered—an attitude cultivated through Shiva’s worship and remembrance.
Practice japa of the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") to cultivate inner composure, and apply Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) as a daily reminder to remain steady and dharmic in action.