Shloka 10
Yatinātha-līlā: Śiva’s Test of the Bhilla Devotees at Arbuda Mountain
नन्दीश्वर उवाच । इत्युक्तस्स यतिस्तेन गमनाय मतिन्दधे । तावद्भिल्ल्या वचः प्रोक्तं स्वामिनं संविचार्य्य वै
nandīśvara uvāca | ityuktassa yatistena gamanāya matindadhe | tāvadbhillyā vacaḥ proktaṃ svāminaṃ saṃvicāryya vai
نندییشور نے کہا—اس کے یوں کہنے پر وہ یتی روانہ ہونے کا ارادہ کرنے لگا۔ اتنے میں بھِلّی نے اپنے سُوامی کو سوچ کر یہ باتیں کہیں۔
Nandishvara (Nandi)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
FAQs
It highlights inner resolve (mati) and discernment (saṃvicāra) as turning points in a seeker’s journey—showing how dharmic reflection can redirect action toward what supports Shiva-oriented righteousness.
Though the Linga is not named here, the verse models the Shaiva ethic behind Saguna Shiva worship: decisions and speech should arise from reflection aligned with the Lord (Pati), preparing the ground for devotion expressed through right conduct.
A practical takeaway is brief self-inquiry (vicāra) before action—mentally offering one’s resolve to Shiva with the Panchakshara spirit (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and proceeding only after clarity.