Shloka 14
कामशापानुग्रहः (Kāmaśāpānugraha) — “The Curse and Grace Concerning Kāma”
तिष्ठंति मुनयश्चात्र स्वयं चापि प्रजापतिः । एतेषां साक्षिभूतं मे भविष्यंत्यद्य निश्चयम्
tiṣṭhaṃti munayaścātra svayaṃ cāpi prajāpatiḥ | eteṣāṃ sākṣibhūtaṃ me bhaviṣyaṃtyadya niścayam
अत्र मुनयः तिष्ठन्ति, स्वयं च प्रजापतिरपि। एतेषां साक्षिभूताः मे अद्य निश्चयेन भविष्यन्ति।
Satī (in the Satī Khaṇḍa narrative, asserting her resolve before the assembly)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes dharmic resolve and accountability: truth is affirmed in the presence of realized sages and a progenitor-authority, reflecting that righteous intent should withstand scrutiny—especially when devotion to Śiva is tested.
In the Satī narrative, loyalty to Śiva (Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord) is defended publicly; the verse supports the principle that devotion is not merely private emotion but a dharmic stance validated by conduct and truth.
A practical takeaway is satya-vrata (a vow of truth) with Śiva-smaraṇa: mentally repeating the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” to stabilize resolve when facing social pressure or opposition.