Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 52
विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्
Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection
अन्यच्च शृणु मे नाथ वचनं हेतुगर्भितम् । तन्मनुष्व महेशान कृपां कृत्वा ममोपरि
anyacca śṛṇu me nātha vacanaṃ hetugarbhitam | tanmanuṣva maheśāna kṛpāṃ kṛtvā mamopari
ਹੇ ਨਾਥ, ਮੇਰੀ ਹੋਰ ਇੱਕ ਗੱਲ ਸੁਣੋ ਜੋ ਯੁਕਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਭਰੀ ਹੈ। ਹੇ ਮਹੇਸ਼ਾਨ, ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਚੰਗੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੋ।
Sati
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It models the Shaiva Siddhanta ethos of surrender with discernment: the devotee approaches Pati (Shiva) humbly, offers a reasoned request, and seeks anugraha (grace), acknowledging that Shiva’s compassionate will is decisive.
The verse reflects Saguna devotion—addressing Shiva as “Nātha” and “Maheśāna” in a personal relationship—where prayer, reverence, and request for compassion are central, just as in Linga-worship where the devotee seeks Shiva’s accessible grace through form.
A practical takeaway is prayerful japa with humility—especially the Panchākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—followed by inward reflection (manana) before Shiva, asking for compassion and guidance in one’s dharma.