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
Khát vọng sinh từ dục niệm của ta sẽ chẳng ở nơi nào bị tiêu vong. Ôi Chúa tể, ai trở thành phu quân của ta thì người ấy cũng chắc chắn là người bạn thân thiết và yêu quý nhất của ta.
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.