Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
बाणासुरस्य क्रोधाज्ञा तथा अन्तःपुरयुद्धारम्भः
Bāṇāsura’s Wrathful Command and the Onset of Battle at the Inner Palace
न जाने कोयमभयः को वा घोरपराक्रमः । विचार्येति महाबुद्धिस्सं दिग्धोऽभूच्छरासुरः
na jāne koyamabhayaḥ ko vā ghoraparākramaḥ | vicāryeti mahābuddhissaṃ digdho'bhūccharāsuraḥ
“เราไม่รู้เลยว่าผู้นี้ผู้ไร้ความหวาดกลัวเป็นใคร หรือผู้ใดมีเดชานุภาพอันน่าสะพรึงเช่นนี้” ครั้นใคร่ครวญดังนั้น จาราสูรผู้เฉลียวฉลาดก็เต็มไปด้วยความกังขา।
Suta Goswami (narrator, relating the battle episode in Rudrasaṃhitā)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse highlights how adharma collapses inwardly: when confronted by steadfast, fear-free dharmic power, the asura-mind (ego and aggression) loses certainty and becomes doubtful—an early sign of its defeat.
In Shaiva understanding, fearlessness and unwavering resolve arise from reliance on Saguna Shiva’s grace (often symbolized by Linga-worship). The demon’s confusion contrasts with the devotee’s steadiness that comes from taking refuge in Shiva as Pati (the Lord).
Cultivate abhaya (fearlessness) through japa of the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” combined with steady devotion; this inner firmness is the antidote to the doubt and agitation shown by the asura.