Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 19
तारकासुर-पूर्ववृत्त-प्रश्नः (Questions on Tārakāsura and Śivā’s tapas) / “Inquiry into Tārakāsura’s origin and Śivā–Śiva narrative”
जननीशासनात्सद्यस्स सुतो निर्जराधिपम् । बलाद्धृत्वा ददौ दंडं विविधं निर्जरानपि
jananīśāsanātsadyassa suto nirjarādhipam | balāddhṛtvā dadau daṃḍaṃ vividhaṃ nirjarānapi
ماں کے حکم سے اُس بیٹے نے فوراً دیوتاؤں کے سردار کو زور سے پکڑ کر سزا دی؛ اور دوسرے دیوتاؤں کو بھی طرح طرح کے دَند سے دَندِت کیا۔
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pasha
Role: destructive
FAQs
The verse highlights that even exalted devas are subject to dharma and divine governance; humility and obedience to rightful divine command purify pride and restore harmony, aligning the soul (paśu) toward Shiva’s order (pati-niyama).
It reflects Saguna Shiva’s realm of moral order: the divine family and Shiva’s sphere uphold discipline so that devotion is not distorted by ego; such narratives support Linga-worship by teaching reverence, surrender, and correction of arrogance.
A practical takeaway is disciplined surrender: japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with a vow of restraint (niyama) to reduce pride and anger—ideally accompanied by Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) as a reminder of humility and impermanence.