Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
क्रौञ्चशरणागमनम् तथा बाणासुरवधः
Krauñca Seeks Refuge; Slaying of Bāṇāsura
कुमुदेनस्तुतश्चेत्थं विज्ञप्तस्तद्वधाय हि । स्वाश्च शक्तिं स जग्राह स्मृत्वा शिवपदांबुजौ
kumudenastutaścetthaṃ vijñaptastadvadhāya hi | svāśca śaktiṃ sa jagrāha smṛtvā śivapadāṃbujau
குமுதன் இவ்வாறு புகழ்ந்து அந்த வதத்திற்காக வேண்டியபோது, அவர் முதலில் பகவான் சிவனின் திருவடித் தாமரைகளை நினைத்து; பின்னர் தன் தெய்வீக சக்தியை ஏற்றுக் கொண்டார்.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse shows the Shaiva Siddhanta principle that all effective power (śakti) becomes auspicious and dharmic when grounded in remembrance of Pati—Lord Shiva’s lotus-feet—before engaging in decisive action.
Remembering Shiva’s lotus-feet reflects Saguna devotion—turning the mind to Shiva’s gracious form and presence (often approached through Linga-worship) so that one’s strength and weapons are aligned with Shiva’s will rather than ego.
A practical takeaway is to begin any challenging duty with Shiva-smaraṇa—mentally bowing to Shiva (or the Linga) and reciting the Panchākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” then proceeding with steadiness and restraint.