अध्याय ५५ — बाणस्य पुनर्युद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Bāṇa’s Renewed Engagement in Battle
उत्थायारं ततः कृष्णो युयुधे तेन शत्रुणा । शिवभक्तेन देवर्षे लोकलीलाऽनुसारतः
utthāyāraṃ tataḥ kṛṣṇo yuyudhe tena śatruṇā | śivabhaktena devarṣe lokalīlā'nusārataḥ
Pagkatapos ay tumindig si Kṛṣṇa at nakipaglaban sa kaaway na iyon—na sa katotohanan ay deboto ni Śiva—O banal na rishi, ayon sa banal na paglalaro ng Panginoon sa daigdig.
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
It teaches that outer conflict can unfold within Śiva’s loka-līlā, while inner devotion (bhakti) remains the true spiritual identity; events serve dharma and the Lord’s cosmic purpose rather than mere hatred.
By calling the opponent a Śiva-bhakta, the verse affirms Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord who receives devotion even amid worldly roles; Linga-worship represents this steady devotion beyond changing circumstances.
Maintain bhakti during action: mentally repeat the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) while performing one’s duty, and support it with simple Shaiva observances such as Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa as reminders of Śiva.