Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 63
नन्दाव्रत-समाप्तिः तथा शङ्करस्य प्रत्यक्ष-दर्शनम्
Completion of the Nandā-vrata and Śiva’s Direct Appearance
अलब्धच्छिद्रमदनो जिगाय गिरिशं न यम् । सर्वैः पुष्पमयैर्बाणैर्यत्नं कृत्वापि भूरिशः
alabdhacchidramadano jigāya giriśaṃ na yam | sarvaiḥ puṣpamayairbāṇairyatnaṃ kṛtvāpi bhūriśaḥ
مدن نے بہت کوشش کرکے پھولوں کے بنے ہوئے سب تیر چلائے، مگر گریش میں کوئی کمزور رخنہ نہ پا سکا؛ اس لیے وہ انہیں مغلوب نہ کر سکا۔
Sūta Gosvāmi
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It declares Śiva’s absolute mastery over kāma (desire): even the cosmic force of attraction cannot pierce His inner steadiness. In Shaiva Siddhānta terms, Pati (Śiva) is untouched by pāśa, showing devotees that liberation requires transcending desire through devotion and yogic restraint.
The verse highlights Saguna Śiva as Girīśa—personally present yet invincible to worldly impulses. Linga-worship trains the mind to become one-pointed (ekāgra), so the devotee’s consciousness becomes less ‘pierceable’ by desire, mirroring Śiva’s unassailable composure.
Practice japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with breath awareness, and observe self-restraint (brahmacarya/indriya-nigraha). On Mahāśivarātri, combine night vigil with Linga abhiṣeka and inward contemplation to weaken kāma’s influence.