Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 47
विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्
Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection
हाहाकारो महानासीदौदासीन्यं च सर्वशः । अभूवम्बिकलोऽतीव तदाहं तद्विमोहकः
hāhākāro mahānāsīdaudāsīnyaṃ ca sarvaśaḥ | abhūvambikalo'tīva tadāhaṃ tadvimohakaḥ
Pagkaraan, sumiklab ang isang malaking daing ng pagdadalamhati, at sa lahat ng dako ay laganap ang matinding panghihina ng loob. Noon, ako man ay lubhang nayanig at nalito.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Sati-Khanda events to the sages)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It portrays the overwhelming shock that follows adharma and separation from the Divine, reminding devotees that even intense grief becomes a doorway to deeper vairagya (dispassion) and reliance on Shiva as Pati, the liberating Lord.
In the Sati narrative, collective lamentation and inner bewilderment drive the mind to seek a stable refuge; Shaiva tradition points to Saguna Shiva—especially Linga-worship—as the steady, compassionate focus when worldly supports collapse.
When the mind is shaken, steady japa of the Panchakshara mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") with vibhūti (Tripuṇḍra) and calm breath-awareness is the practical takeaway for restoring remembrance of Shiva.