Shloka 46
Śiva–Arjuna Yuddha and the Subjugation of Pride (Śiva-parīkṣā)
न ते गुणास्तु संख्यातुं वेदा वै सम्भवन्ति हि । मन्दबुद्धिरहं नाथ वर्णयामि कथम्पुनः
na te guṇāstu saṃkhyātuṃ vedā vai sambhavanti hi | mandabuddhirahaṃ nātha varṇayāmi kathampunaḥ
Ngay cả các Veda cũng không thể đếm hết các phẩm tính của Ngài. Ôi Chúa tể, trí con hẹp kém, làm sao con có thể tán dương Ngài cho được?
A devotee/narrator within the Shatarudrasaṃhitā addressing Lord Shiva (Rudra) in praise
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Mantra: न ते गुणास्तु संख्यातुं वेदा वै सम्भवन्ति हि । मन्दबुद्धिरहं नाथ वर्णयामि कथम्पुनः
Type: stotra
FAQs
It teaches Shaiva humility: Shiva (Pati) is infinite and transcends complete description, while the individual soul (pashu) is limited; true devotion begins by admitting this limitation and surrendering to Shiva’s grace.
The verse supports Saguna worship (stuti, linga-arcana) as a practical means for finite beings to approach the Infinite; even if Shiva is ultimately beyond words (nirguna), devotees relate through form, name, and worship as compassionate access-points.
A simple takeaway is humble japa and stuti—especially Panchakshara mantra japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”)—offered with the feeling that Shiva’s greatness exceeds speech and mind.