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
ଯଦି ଏହା ତୁମ ପାଇଁ ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ଓ ସହ୍ୟ ହୁଏ, ତେବେ ମୋତେ ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଉପଦେଶ ଦିଅ। ମୋର ଏହି ଇଚ୍ଛା ଗୁହ୍ୟ; ଅନ୍ୟ କାହାରି ଏ ବିଷୟରେ କିଛି ଜ୍ଞାନ ନାହିଁ।
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.