Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 37
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇanam) — “Narration of Sandhyā’s Austerity and Encounter with Śiva”
सकामा मम सृष्टिस्तु कुत्रचिन्न पतिष्यति । यो मे पतिर्भवेन्नाथ सोपि मेऽतिसुहृच्च वै
sakāmā mama sṛṣṭistu kutracinna patiṣyati | yo me patirbhavennātha sopi me'tisuhṛcca vai
میری خواہشِ کام (سکاما) کہیں بھی ہرگز برباد نہ ہوگی۔ اے ناتھ! جو میرا پتی بنے گا، وہی یقیناً میرا نہایت قریبی اور عزیز ترین دوست بھی ہوگا۔
Satī (speaking to Lord Śiva)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights unwavering saṅkalpa (inner resolve) directed toward Śiva: even when desire is present, when it is fixed on the Supreme Pati (Lord), it becomes a steady force that does not “fall,” maturing into devoted commitment and spiritual intimacy.
Satī’s statement reflects Saguna devotion—relating to Śiva as the personal Lord (Nātha) and Pati. In Linga-worship, the devotee approaches Śiva not only as transcendent but also as the nearest well-wisher, cultivating closeness (sauhṛda) through pūjā, mantra, and remembrance.
The practical takeaway is steadfast japa and sankalpa: daily repetition of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with a firm vow of devotion, supported by simple Śaiva observances like bhasma (tripuṇḍra) and focused prayer to Śiva as one’s Nātha.