Shloka 17
सांख्ययोगभेदः तथा योगबलोपदेशः
Sāṃkhya–Yoga Distinction and Instruction on Yogic Strength
विज्ञातरूप: स तदा तपःसिद्धो 5थ धन्विना । ज्ञात्वा शूलं च देवेश: पाणिना समनामयत्
vijñātarūpaḥ sa tadā tapaḥsiddho ’tha dhanvinā | jñātvā śūlaṃ ca deveśaḥ pāṇinā samamānamayat ||
毗湿摩说：于是，天神之主湿婆认出他正以此形相乃苦行成就者；又见他立于三叉戟上，便以己手轻轻将三叉戟倾下。此事表明神力如何回应真实的苦行：承认灵修的成就，并以有分寸、有目的的举动节制威势，而非徒然加害。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Spiritual attainment gained through tapas is acknowledged even by the highest divine authority; true power expresses itself through discernment and restraint—responding proportionately and purposefully rather than through uncontrolled violence.
Bhīṣma narrates that Śiva recognizes a tapas-siddha figure and, seeing him positioned upon the trident, lowers/bends the trident with his hand—an act signaling recognition, control over the weapon, and a measured divine response.