Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 10
गणेशविवाहोत्सवः तथा सिद्धि-बुद्धि-सन्तानवर्णनम् | Gaṇeśa’s Wedding Festival and the Progeny of Siddhi & Buddhi
तावश्च नारदेनैव प्राप्तो गेहे महात्मना । यथार्थं वच्मि नोऽसत्यं न छलेन न मत्सरात्
tāvaśca nāradenaiva prāpto gehe mahātmanā | yathārthaṃ vacmi no'satyaṃ na chalena na matsarāt
Pagkaraan, dumating sa kanilang tahanan ang dakilang-kaloobang si Nārada at natagpuan ang dalawang iyon. Sinasabi ko ang tunay na nangyari—walang kasinungalingan—hindi dahil sa panlilinlang at hindi rin dahil sa inggit.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse emphasizes satya (truthfulness) and purity of intention—speech aligned with reality, free from deceit and envy—qualities that support Shaiva dharma and mature bhakti toward Lord Shiva.
Linga worship is upheld by inner purity (antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi). Approaching Saguna Shiva with truthful speech and without jealousy mirrors the sincerity expected in pūjā, mantra-japa, and vrata observances.
A practical takeaway is satya-vrata in daily life: begin japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” after a brief self-check to renounce छल (deceit) and मत्सर (envy), making the worship mentally and ethically pure.