Shloka 7
काम-शक्र-संवादः / Dialogue of Kāma and Śakra
Indra
प्रस्तुतं शृणु मद्वाक्यं कथयामि तवाग्रतः । मदीयं चैव यत्कार्यं त्वदीयं तन्न चान्यथा
prastutaṃ śṛṇu madvākyaṃ kathayāmi tavāgrataḥ | madīyaṃ caiva yatkāryaṃ tvadīyaṃ tanna cānyathā
اب میرے موزوں کلمات سنو؛ میں تمہارے روبرو کہتا ہوں۔ جو کام میرا ہے وہی تمہارا بھی ہے—اس کے سوا کوئی فرق نہیں۔
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches concord and non-division in divine purpose: in Shaiva understanding, Shiva’s will and Shakti’s participation operate in perfect harmony, guiding devotees toward dharma and inner unity.
Saguna Shiva is worshipped as the compassionate Lord who speaks and guides; this verse reflects his grace-filled instruction, encouraging the devotee to align personal duty with Shiva’s intent—an attitude central to Linga worship and service.
Adopt sankalpa (intent) before worship: while offering bilva leaves or doing japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” contemplate that one’s actions are offered to Shiva and aligned with his divine purpose.