Shloka 29
राजोवाच । शृणु राक्षस दुष्टात्मन्मया कर्तुं न शक्यते । त्वया विक्रियते तर्हि कुतस्त्वं शक्तिमानसि
rājovāca | śṛṇu rākṣasa duṣṭātmanmayā kartuṃ na śakyate | tvayā vikriyate tarhi kutastvaṃ śaktimānasi
بادشاہ نے کہا—سن اے بدباطن راکشس! یہ کام مجھ سے نہیں ہو سکتا۔ اگر تم خود ہی بدل کر مغلوب ہو رہے ہو تو پھر تم اپنی قوت کہاں سے جتاتے ہو؟
The King (Rāja)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse contrasts true strength with unstable, ego-driven force: one who is easily “changed” or provoked lacks real mastery. In a Shaiva Siddhanta lens, steadiness (dharma and self-control) is closer to Shiva’s order, while inner agitation reflects bondage (pāśa).
Though the verse is spoken in a moral dialogue, it supports the devotional ethic behind Linga worship: approaching Saguna Shiva cultivates firmness of mind, humility, and restraint—qualities that expose hollow pride and lead the devotee toward Shiva-aligned conduct.
A practical takeaway is cultivating steadiness through japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with disciplined restraint; this stabilizes the mind so it is not “swayed” by anger, fear, or pride.