Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
शिवदूतेन युद्धनिश्चयः तथा देवदानवयुद्धारम्भः (Śiva’s Envoy and the Commencement of the Deva–Dānava War)
देवदानवयोर्युद्धं स्परमभून्मुने । धर्मतो युयुधे तत्र देवदानवयोर्गणः
devadānavayoryuddhaṃ sparamabhūnmune | dharmato yuyudhe tatra devadānavayorgaṇaḥ
ହେ ମୁନେ, ଦେବ ଓ ଦାନବମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଭୟଙ୍କର ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ଉଦ୍ଭବ ହେଲା। ତଥାପି ସେଠାରେ ଦେବ-ଦାନବ ଉଭୟ ପକ୍ଷର ଗଣ ଧର୍ମାନୁସାରେ, ନୀତିମର୍ଯ୍ୟାଦାରେ ରହି ଯୁଦ୍ଧ କଲେ।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches that even intense conflict should be governed by dharma—self-restraint, right conduct, and accountability—so the soul is not further bound by pāśa (bondage) created through adharmic action.
In Shaiva understanding, Saguna Shiva as the Lord of dharma upholds cosmic order; this verse frames the battle as occurring under dharmic limits, reminding devotees that Shiva’s grace supports righteous action and inner discipline, not chaos or cruelty.
Practice dharma-smarana with japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to cultivate restraint and clarity, so actions—even under pressure—remain aligned with righteousness.