Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 9
त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
अरिहन्नाम ते स्यात्तु ह्यन्यानि न शुभानि च । स्थानं वक्ष्यामि ते पश्चाच्छृणु प्रस्तुतमादरात्
arihannāma te syāttu hyanyāni na śubhāni ca | sthānaṃ vakṣyāmi te paścācchṛṇu prastutamādarāt
Ang iyong pangalan ay magiging “Arihan”; ang ibang mga pangalan ay hindi mapalad. Sa dakong huli ay sasabihin Ko sa iyo ang nararapat na lugar—ngayon ay makinig nang may paggalang sa itinatakda.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Īśāna
FAQs
It presents Shiva as the supreme guide (Pati) who directs even worldly details—like naming—toward auspiciousness, implying that alignment with Shiva’s instruction supports dharma and spiritual welfare.
The verse highlights Saguna Shiva’s role as a personal, speaking Lord who actively instructs devotees; such intimate guidance is central to Purāṇic devotion where the Linga signifies the same Shiva who teaches and protects.
The practical takeaway is attentive listening (śravaṇa) and obedience to Shiva’s guidance—supported by regular japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” to cultivate auspiciousness and steadiness of mind.