Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 62
त्रिपुरमोहनम्
Tripuramohana — “The Delusion/Enchanting of Tripura”
नारदोपि तथारूपो यथा मायी तथैव सः । तथापि विकृतो नाभूत्परमेशादनुग्रहात्
nāradopi tathārūpo yathā māyī tathaiva saḥ | tathāpi vikṛto nābhūtparameśādanugrahāt
Nārada também assumiu aquela mesma aparência, tal como o manejador da māyā. Contudo, não se corrompeu nem se iludiu, pela graça do Senhor Supremo, Parameśvara.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse highlights Shaiva Siddhanta’s emphasis on anugraha (Shiva’s grace): even when one encounters or adopts conditions shaped by māyā, true distortion (vikṛti) is averted through Parameśvara’s protection.
Worship of Saguna Shiva—especially in the Linga as the accessible form of Parameśvara—centers on seeking His anugraha. This verse frames Shiva not merely as a cosmic power but as the gracious Lord who safeguards devotees from māyic delusion.
A practical takeaway is grace-oriented japa and remembrance—especially Panchākṣarī mantra japa ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya")—as a devotional discipline to remain steady amid māyā, supported by Shiva’s anugraha.