Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 5
शिवदूतस्य शङ्खचूडकुलप्रवेशः — The Śiva-Envoy’s Entry into Śaṅkhacūḍa’s City
स दृष्ट्वा पुष्पदन्तस्तु वरं द्वारं ददर्श सः । कथयामास वृत्तांतं द्वारपालाय निर्भयः
sa dṛṣṭvā puṣpadantastu varaṃ dvāraṃ dadarśa saḥ | kathayāmāsa vṛttāṃtaṃ dvārapālāya nirbhayaḥ
ครั้นเห็นแล้ว ปุษปทันตะได้เห็นประตูอันประเสริฐนั้น และด้วยความไม่หวาดหวั่นจึงเล่าเหตุการณ์ทั้งหมดแก่ทวารบาล
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse highlights dharmic fearlessness born of sincerity: when one approaches the sacred threshold with truthful speech and humility, obstacles lessen and the path to Shiva’s grace becomes clearer.
Approaching the ‘gateway’ and addressing the guardian reflects temple and Linga-worship etiquette: one nears Saguna Shiva through proper conduct, truthful narration of one’s intent, and reverence for the sacred order surrounding the deity.
As a practical takeaway, approach Shiva worship with nirbhayatā (inner steadiness): begin with a brief confession/intention, then chant the Panchakshara—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—before entering the shrine or starting japa.