Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 16
विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्
Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection
इच्छेत्परापकारं यस्स तस्यैव भवेद्ध्रुवम् । इति मत्वाऽपकारं नो कुर्यादन्यस्य पूरुषः
icchetparāpakāraṃ yassa tasyaiva bhaveddhruvam | iti matvā'pakāraṃ no kuryādanyasya pūruṣaḥ
Quem deseja prejudicar o outro, com certeza esse mal retorna sobre a própria pessoa. Sabendo disso, o homem não deve causar dano a ninguém.
Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva Purana teachings to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches a karma-based ethic aligned with Shaiva dharma: intent to harm becomes a binding force (pāśa) that returns to the doer, while restraint and non-injury purify the mind for Shiva-bhakti and liberation.
Linga worship emphasizes inner purity and self-restraint; approaching Saguna Shiva with malice contradicts devotion. Practicing non-harm supports śuddhi (purity) and steadiness needed for sincere pūjā, japa, and surrender to Shiva.
A practical takeaway is to pair daily japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a vow of ahimsa and mindful speech; if one wears Rudraksha or applies Bhasma, let it be accompanied by conduct that avoids harming others.