Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 2
विष्णोर्दर्शनं स्तुतिश्च
Viṣṇu’s Manifestation and Brahmā’s Hymn
निजाश्रमे गते कामे सगणे सरतौ ततः । किमासीत्किमकार्षीस्त्वं तश्चरित्रं वदाधुना
nijāśrame gate kāme sagaṇe saratau tataḥ | kimāsītkimakārṣīstvaṃ taścaritraṃ vadādhunā
Khi Kāma cùng đoàn tùy tùng trở về đạo tràng của mình rồi lại bắt đầu rong ruổi, sau đó đã xảy ra điều gì? Ngài đã làm gì? Nay xin kể tường tận câu chuyện về hành trạng của hắn.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Rudra Samhita dialogue to the sages at Naimisharanya, presenting the question within the ongoing narrative)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It frames desire (Kāma) as a movement that must be examined—what arose and what actions followed—pointing to the Shaiva Siddhanta emphasis on understanding and transcending pasha (bondage) through discernment and devotion to Shiva (Pati).
By highlighting the consequences of desire-driven activity, the verse prepares the listener for the stabilizing refuge of Saguna Shiva worship—Linga-upasana, mantra, and bhakti—which reorients the mind away from restless impulses toward Shiva-centered steadiness.
A practical takeaway is japa with the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) to restrain desire’s agitation, supported by Shaiva disciplines like applying Tripundra (bhasma) and maintaining a devotional routine.