Shloka 40
Satyavrata, Vasiṣṭha, and the Crisis of Dharma: Protection, Anger, and Vow-Discipline
स तेनास्त्रबलेनैव बलेन च समन्वितः । हैहयान्विजघानाशु संकुद्धोऽस्त्रबलेन च
sa tenāstrabalenaiva balena ca samanvitaḥ | haihayānvijaghānāśu saṃkuddho'strabalena ca
அவன் அந்தத் திவ்ய அஸ்திரப் பலத்தாலும் உடல் பலத்தாலும் கூடியவனாய், கோபம் கொண்டவனாய், அஸ்திர வல்லமையால் ஹைஹயர்களை விரைவில் வீழ்த்தினான்।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Vīrabhadra
FAQs
The verse highlights that power becomes dharmic only when disciplined—strength and weaponry are effective when aligned to rightful purpose; in Shaiva thought, true mastery is inner restraint under the Lord’s order, not mere violence.
Though the verse is martial, the Uma-saṃhitā context frames worldly events under Pati (Shiva) as the supreme governor; devotees worship Saguna Shiva (Linga) seeking inner sovereignty so that anger and power are purified and guided by dharma.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to steady wrath and convert raw force into disciplined resolve; applying Tripuṇḍra and wearing Rudrākṣa are traditional supports for this inner restraint.