Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 10
गौरीप्रवेशः—शिवसाक्षात्कारः
Gaurī’s Entry and the Vision of Śiva
स्वेच्छयापि न कालीति नान्यवर्णवतीति च । त्वत्स्वभावाहृतं चित्तं सुभ्रु चिंतावहं मम
svecchayāpi na kālīti nānyavarṇavatīti ca | tvatsvabhāvāhṛtaṃ cittaṃ subhru ciṃtāvahaṃ mama
“Walaupun menurut kehendakku sendiri, aku tidak mampu memikirkanmu sebagai Kālī, dan bukan pula sebagai yang berkulit warna lain. Wahai yang berkening indah, fikiranku—ditarik oleh hakikatmu sendiri—telah menjadi kerinduan yang resah dalam diriku.”
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It shows how the mind (citta) is naturally seized by a beloved form and becomes restless; in Shaiva Siddhanta this restlessness is a sign of bondage (pāśa), which is purified when the same intensity is redirected into devotion and contemplation of Pati (Shiva).
The verse highlights attachment to form and qualities; Linga-worship steadies the mind by giving a sacred focus that leads from saguna contemplation (form-based devotion) toward inner stillness and recognition of Shiva as the transcendent ground beyond all colors and forms.
Use the restless mind as fuel for sādhanā: perform Panchakshara japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with breath-awareness, and stabilize attention through Linga-darśana/abhisheka; if appropriate, apply Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and keep Rudrāksha while maintaining mantra-smaraṇa.