Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 20
अध्याय १७ — देवपलायनं, विष्णोः प्रतियुद्धं, जलंधरक्रोधः
Devas’ Rout, Viṣṇu’s Counterattack, and Jalandhara’s Wrath
आगतं तस्य तं बाणं दृष्ट्वा दैत्यो महाबलः । छित्त्वा बाणेन विष्णुं च जघान हृदये द्रुतम्
āgataṃ tasya taṃ bāṇaṃ dṛṣṭvā daityo mahābalaḥ | chittvā bāṇena viṣṇuṃ ca jaghāna hṛdaye drutam
Nang makita ang palasong iyon na papalapit sa kanya, ang makapangyarihang Daitya ay agad itong pinutol sa pamamagitan ng sarili niyang palaso, at mabilis na tinamaan si Viṣṇu sa puso. Sa pananaw ng Śaiva Siddhānta, ipinakikita ng tagpong ito na ang lahat ng kapangyarihang kosmiko sa larangan ng digmaan ay nasasaklaw ng mas mataas na nagtatakdang kalooban ni Śiva—maging ang giting ni Viṣṇu ay nakasalalay lamang; at ang dula ng tunggalian ay naglalahad ng kataas-taasang pamamahala (Pati) ni Śiva sa lahat ng nilalang at puwersa.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
FAQs
It highlights that worldly power—even divine power displayed in battle—operates within Śiva’s higher sovereignty (Pati). The shock of reversal (Viṣṇu being struck) teaches humility and the need for surrender to the Supreme Lord beyond all roles.
The Linga symbolizes Śiva as the supreme ground of all divine functions. This verse reinforces that even exalted deities act under that ultimate principle, encouraging devotees to take refuge in Saguna Śiva for protection and grace while recognizing His transcendent supremacy.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate śaraṇāgati (refuge) through japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” supported by vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) and steady breath-focused remembrance, especially during times of conflict or inner agitation.