Shloka 24

Kṛṣṇādi-Śivabhaktoddhāraṇa & Śiva-māhātmya-varṇana

Deliverance of Krishna and other devotees; Description of Shiva’s Greatness

Devanagari script

पुत्राणि च दशाद्यानां पुत्राणां मम संतु वै । वध्याश्च रिपवस्सर्वे संग्रामे बलदर्पिताः

Transliteration

putrāṇi ca daśādyānāṃ putrāṇāṃ mama saṃtu vai | vadhyāśca ripavassarve saṃgrāme baladarpitāḥ

Translation

ஓ பிரபுவே, எனக்கு பத்து மற்றும் அதற்கும் மேற்பட்ட புதல்வர்கள் உண்டாகுக. வலத்தின் அகந்தையால் வீங்கிய என் பகைவர்கள் அனைவரும் போரில் வீழ்த்தப்படுக.

Word by Word

पुत्राणिsons

चand

दशाद्यानाम्of those beginning with ten

पुत्राणाम्of sons

ममmy

सन्तुmay they be

वैcertainly

वध्याःslayable/doomed to be slain

चand

रिपवःenemies

सर्वेall

संग्रामेin battle

बलदर्पिताःproud of strength

Speaker

Uma (Pārvatī), expressing a boon/wish within the narrative context

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shiva Form: Mahādeva

Shakti Dimension

Shakti Form: Pārvatī

Role: creative

Characters & Entities

Parvati

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

The verse highlights two human aims—progeny and protection—while warning that pride in power (baladarpita) invites downfall; in Shaiva thought, ego is a key pasha (bond) that must be subdued under Pati (Shiva’s) order.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

Though not explicitly naming the Linga here, the verse reflects Saguna grace: devotees seek Shiva-Śakti’s protection in worldly conflict while being guided toward inner conquest of arrogance, a prerequisite for approaching the Linga as the sign of the Supreme.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is to cultivate humility while seeking protection through Shaiva upāsanā—daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and remembrance of Shiva-Śakti before undertaking challenging duties.