Shloka 58
Śiva–Arjuna Yuddha and the Subjugation of Pride (Śiva-parīkṣā)
मत्प्रभावान्भारत त्वं राज्यन्निकण्टकं कुरु । धर्म्यान्नानाविधान्भ्रात्रा कारय त्वं च सर्वदा
matprabhāvānbhārata tvaṃ rājyannikaṇṭakaṃ kuru | dharmyānnānāvidhānbhrātrā kāraya tvaṃ ca sarvadā
O Bhārata, sa pamamagitan ng Aking banal na kapangyarihan, gawin mong walang “tinik” ang iyong kaharian—malaya sa kaguluhan at pagsalungat. At sa tulong ng iyong mga kapatid, ipagawa mo sa lahat ng panahon ang iba’t ibang tungkulin at gawaing matuwid ayon sa dharma.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
FAQs
It teaches that righteous order and protection arise from Shiva’s anugraha (grace): when a ruler aligns with dharma, Shiva’s power removes inner and outer “thorns” (obstacles), enabling stable, sattvic life supportive of spiritual progress.
The verse reflects Saguna Shiva as the active Lord who grants protection and order in the world; Linga worship seeks this sustaining grace—so that dharma can flourish and the devotee’s life becomes “thornless,” fit for sadhana.
A practical takeaway is daily Shiva-upasana—especially japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a dharmic resolve—praying for removal of obstacles and for strength to uphold righteous duties in one’s sphere.