Shiva Purana — Satarudra Samhita, Shloka 42
Kirātāvatāra, Durvāsā-upākhyāna, and the Logic of Divine Rescue
Kirātākhyam-avatāra; Pāṇḍava-prasaṅga
पश्चात्पुत्रश्च तेनैव वारितो न कदाचन । अनर्थो नैव जायेत यच्चैवं च कृतन्तदा
paścātputraśca tenaiva vārito na kadācana | anartho naiva jāyeta yaccaivaṃ ca kṛtantadā
Pagkaraan, maging ang anak na lalaki—na pinigil niya mismo—ay hindi na muling kikilos nang salungat. Kaya’t walang kapahamakan ang lilitaw, sapagkat noon ay naisaayos nang wasto ang bagay na iyon sa gayong paraan.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Īśāna
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes that timely restraint and correction aligned with dharma prevents anartha (spiritual and worldly harm), supporting the Shaiva view that disciplined conduct purifies the pashu (bound soul) and reduces pasha (bondage).
By implying that order and protection from harm arise through proper guidance, it aligns with Saguna Shiva as the compassionate regulator who upholds dharma; Linga-worship is traditionally paired with ethical restraint and vows so devotion becomes transformative rather than merely ritual.
A practical takeaway is to pair Shiva worship with niyama (self-restraint): daily japa of the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") and a simple vow of non-harm and truthfulness, so anartha does not arise from uncontrolled actions.