Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 11
पार्वत्याः तपः—हिमालयादिभिः उपदेशः / Pārvatī’s Austerity and Counsel from Himālaya and Others
पार्वत्युवाच । पुरा प्रोक्तं मया तात मातः किं विस्मृतं त्वया । अधुनापि प्रतिज्ञां च शृणुध्वं मम बांधवाः
pārvatyuvāca | purā proktaṃ mayā tāta mātaḥ kiṃ vismṛtaṃ tvayā | adhunāpi pratijñāṃ ca śṛṇudhvaṃ mama bāṃdhavāḥ
پاروتی نے کہا—اے عزیز، جو میں نے پہلے کہا تھا، اے ماں، کیا تم بھول گئیں؟ اب بھی میری قسم سنو، اے میرے رشتہ دارو۔
Parvati
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Significance: A vow (pratijñā) is framed as a binding spiritual instrument; in pilgrimage culture, such vows (vrata/saṅkalpa) are key to receiving Śiva’s grace.
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse highlights steadfast spiritual resolve (pratijñā) and remembrance of prior instruction—key virtues in Shaiva practice, where unwavering intention supports devotion and prepares the seeker for Shiva’s grace.
A vowed commitment is the inner foundation of Saguna Shiva worship—regular pūjā, vrata, and remembrance. In the Shiva Purana’s devotional frame, such resolve sustains disciplined Linga-worship and deepens bhakti.
The direct takeaway is to adopt and keep a clear vow (vrata/pratijñā) with consistent daily practice—such as steady japa of the Panchākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and regular observances on auspicious Shiva days.