Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 74

विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्

Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection

Devanagari script

शिरोग्रीवादिभेदेन यथैकस्यैव वर्ष्मणः । अंगानि ते तथेशस्य तस्य भगत्रयं हर

Transliteration

śirogrīvādibhedena yathaikasyaiva varṣmaṇaḥ | aṃgāni te tatheśasya tasya bhagatrayaṃ hara

Translation

Cũng như một thân thể duy nhất được nói là có các phần—như đầu, cổ, v.v.—thì cũng vậy, hỡi Hara, các chi phần hay phương diện của Đấng Chúa ấy được hiểu như thế. Quả thật, ba sự viên mãn thần linh (bhaga-traya) của Ngài cần được nhận biết theo cách này.

Word by Word

• शिरः-ग्रीवा-आदि-भेदेन: by the distinction of head, neck, etc.
• शिरः-ग्रीवा-आदि-भेदेन: Karana (करण/Instrument—by means of distinction)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिरस् (प्रातिपदिक) + ग्रीवा (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक) + भेद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष-समासः (शिरोग्रीवादीनां भेदः) + तृतीया

• यथा: just as
• यथा: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Comparison marker)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: यथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; उपमान/प्रकारवाचक (comparative/illustrative)

• एकस्य: of one
• एकस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध/Possessor)
• Type: Noun
• Root: एक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन

• एव: indeed, only
• एव: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Emphasis)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण-निपात (emphatic particle)

• वर्ष्मणः: of the body
• वर्ष्मणः: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वर्ष्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन

• अङ्गानि: limbs, parts
• अङ्गानि: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अङ्ग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन

• ते: your
• ते: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• तथा: so, likewise
• तथा: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; प्रकारवाचक (adverb: in the same way)

• ईशस्य: of the Lord
• ईशस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ईश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन

• तस्य: of him/that
• तस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठीसम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• भग-त्रयम्: the triad of bhagas (three powers/attributes)
• भग-त्रयम्: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भग (प्रातिपदिक) + त्रि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; द्विगु-समासः (त्रयः भगाः)

• हर: take away, remove
• हर: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: हृ (धातु)
• Form: लोट् (Imperative), मध्यमपुरुष (2nd), एकवचन, परस्मैपद

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pati

Shiva Form: Mahādeva

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It teaches that although Shiva is one (non-dual in essence), He can be understood through distinguishable aspects—like limbs of one body—so devotees can contemplate His powers and attain clarity in devotion and knowledge.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

Linga worship centers on the One Lord beyond limitation, yet approached through sacred signs, names, and attributes. This verse legitimizes that approach: the One is worshipped through discernible aspects without denying His essential unity.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is aṅga-bhāvanā (contemplation of the Lord’s aspects) alongside japa of the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” mentally honoring Shiva’s divine excellences while maintaining awareness of His oneness.