Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 14
शिवदूतगमनानन्तरं शङ्खचूडस्य तुलसीसम्भाषणं युद्धप्रस्थान-तत्परता च / After Śiva’s Messenger Departs: Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Counsel with Tulasī and Readiness for War
संनद्धानि च धौम्राणां कुलानि च शतं द्रुतम् । निर्गच्छंतु रणार्थं हि शम्भुना मम शासनात्
saṃnaddhāni ca dhaumrāṇāṃ kulāni ca śataṃ drutam | nirgacchaṃtu raṇārthaṃ hi śambhunā mama śāsanāt
Hayaang ang sandaang angkan ng mga Dhaumra, ganap na nakasuot at may sandata, ay mabilis na lumabas para sa digmaan—ayon sa aking utos na ipinahayag sa ngalan ni Śambhu.
A commander/leader in the battle narrative of the Yuddhakhaṇḍa, issuing orders under Lord Shiva (Śambhu)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
FAQs
It emphasizes disciplined action aligned with Śiva’s will: even worldly conflict becomes dharmic when performed as service under the Lord’s command, reflecting Śiva (Pati) as the sovereign guide of all powers.
The verse highlights Saguna Śiva as Śambhu—the personal Lord who governs and directs. Devotion to the Liṅga trains the devotee to offer all actions to Śiva’s authority, turning effort into worship (sevā-bhāva).
Adopt īśvara-arpana (offering actions to Śiva): begin duties with the Panchākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” and mentally dedicate the act to Śambhu, cultivating obedience, steadiness, and purity of intention.