Shiva Purana — Satarudra Samhita, Shloka 40
नारीसन्देहभञ्जक-शम्भ्ववतारकथा
The Account of Śambhu’s Incarnation that Dispels Doubts Concerning Women
नन्दीश्वर उवाच । इति तस्य समुत्पत्तिं तत्पितुः संगरे मृतिम् । तन्मातृमरणं ग्राहात्सर्वं तस्य न्यवेदयत्
nandīśvara uvāca | iti tasya samutpattiṃ tatpituḥ saṃgare mṛtim | tanmātṛmaraṇaṃ grāhātsarvaṃ tasya nyavedayat
Wika ni Nandīśvara: “Gayon ko ipinaalam sa kanya ang lahat—kung paano siya nagkaroon ng buhay, kung paano namatay sa digmaan ang kanyang ama, at kung paano pumanaw ang kanyang ina nang siya’y masunggaban ng buwaya.”
Nandishvara (Nandi)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights truthful disclosure and the acceptance of painful karma-laden events, preparing the seeker to turn from worldly shock toward Shiva-bhakti, where suffering becomes a doorway to grace and inner steadiness.
By recounting loss and impermanence, the narrative pushes the mind toward refuge in Saguna Shiva (as the compassionate Lord) and toward Linga-worship as a stable support beyond changing worldly conditions.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a calm, truth-facing mind; if observing vrata (e.g., Mahāśivarātri), add vibhūti (Tripuṇḍra) and Rudrāksha as reminders of detachment and Shiva-refuge.