Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 37
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇanam) — “Narration of Sandhyā’s Austerity and Encounter with Śiva”
सकामा मम सृष्टिस्तु कुत्रचिन्न पतिष्यति । यो मे पतिर्भवेन्नाथ सोपि मेऽतिसुहृच्च वै
sakāmā mama sṛṣṭistu kutracinna patiṣyati | yo me patirbhavennātha sopi me'tisuhṛcca vai
ความปรารถนาที่เกิดจากกามของข้าจะไม่พินาศ ณ ที่ใดเลย โอ้พระนาถะ ผู้ใดเป็นสามีของข้า ผู้นั้นย่อมเป็นสหายสนิทและเป็นที่รักยิ่งของข้าแน่นอน
Satī (speaking to Lord Śiva)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights unwavering saṅkalpa (inner resolve) directed toward Śiva: even when desire is present, when it is fixed on the Supreme Pati (Lord), it becomes a steady force that does not “fall,” maturing into devoted commitment and spiritual intimacy.
Satī’s statement reflects Saguna devotion—relating to Śiva as the personal Lord (Nātha) and Pati. In Linga-worship, the devotee approaches Śiva not only as transcendent but also as the nearest well-wisher, cultivating closeness (sauhṛda) through pūjā, mantra, and remembrance.
The practical takeaway is steadfast japa and sankalpa: daily repetition of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with a firm vow of devotion, supported by simple Śaiva observances like bhasma (tripuṇḍra) and focused prayer to Śiva as one’s Nātha.