Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
शङ्खचूडवधकथनम् / The Account of Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Slaying
स बालक्रीडया नित्यं पित्रोर्हर्षं ततान ह । प्रियो बभूव सर्वेषां कुलजानां विशेषतः
sa bālakrīḍayā nityaṃ pitrorharṣaṃ tatāna ha | priyo babhūva sarveṣāṃ kulajānāṃ viśeṣataḥ
ด้วยการละเล่นของเด็กน้อยอยู่เนือง ๆ เขาเพิ่มพูนความยินดีแก่บิดามารดาเสมอ และเป็นที่รักยิ่งของคนทั้งตระกูลโดยเฉพาะ
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Vāmadeva
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse highlights how divine presence can appear as simple, innocent “līlā” (play) that spreads joy and harmony—an outward sign of inner auspiciousness (śivatva). In Shaiva understanding, such purity of conduct and affection supports dharma and becomes a natural ground for devotion and grace.
It reflects Saguna Shiva’s approachable aspect—God who can be loved and related to within family life. Linga worship similarly trains the devotee to recognize Shiva’s presence in ordinary life, transforming daily emotions like parental love into reverent bhakti.
A practical takeaway is daily remembrance of Shiva with gentle bhakti—mentally repeating the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” during routine duties—so the home becomes a place of śānti (peace) and auspiciousness.