Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 39

मदनदाहः — पार्वतीतपः, स्वयंवरलीला, देवस्तम्भनं, दिव्यचक्षुर्दानम्

Devanagari script

बलं तेजश् च योगं च तथैवास्तम्भयद् विभुः अथ तेषु स्थितेष्वेव मन्युमत्सु सुरेष्वपि

Transliteration

balaṃ tejaś ca yogaṃ ca tathaivāstambhayad vibhuḥ atha teṣu sthiteṣveva manyumatsu sureṣvapi

Translation

随后，遍一切处的主宰帕提（Pati）、至上的大主，使他们的力量、光辉与乃至瑜伽神通都被止息而凝滞。于是那些天神——虽仍在场——被如此钳制，即便怒火满怀，也无能为力。

Word by Word

• बलम् (balam): strength

• तेजः (tejaḥ): splendor, divine radiance

• च (ca): and

• योगम् (yogam): yogic power, spiritual discipline

• च (ca): and

• तथा एव (tathā eva): likewise, in the same way

• आस्तम्भयत् (āstambhayat): stopped, paralyzed, restrained

• विभुः (vibhuḥ): the Omnipresent Lord (Shiva as Pati)

• अथ (atha): then

• तेषु (teṣu): among/with them

• स्थितेषु एव (sthiteṣu eva): even while standing/remaining (in place)

• मन्युमत्सु (manyumatsu): in those possessed of anger

• सुरेषु अपि (sureṣu api): even among the gods

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana to the sages; describing Shiva’s act within the episode)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Devas

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It asserts Shiva as Pati—the sovereign Reality behind all powers—so Linga worship is not merely for gaining bala or tejas, but for surrendering those powers to the Lord who can grant or withdraw them.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva-tattva is shown as Vibhu and Niyantṛ (the regulator): even the Devas’ yogic capacities are dependent, while Shiva remains the independent controller who subdues pride and anger.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse points to the Pashupata insight that yogic power without inner purification can be halted by Pati; effective yoga is humility, restraint of krodha (anger), and devotion-centered discipline aligned with Shiva.