Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
राहोर्विमोचनानन्तरं जलन्धरस्य सैन्योद्योगः — Rahu’s Aftermath and Jalandhara’s Mobilization
स्वस्थानं गच्छ निर्भीतो देवा गच्छंत्वपि ध्रुवम् । निर्भया वीतसंदेहा हतं मत्वाऽसुराधिपम्
svasthānaṃ gaccha nirbhīto devā gacchaṃtvapi dhruvam | nirbhayā vītasaṃdehā hataṃ matvā'surādhipam
“无惧地回到你自己的住处；诸天也必定当归返。应当无畏、离诸疑惑，视阿修罗之主已被诛灭。”
Lord Shiva (as the divine commander assuring the devas in the battle context)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Īśāna
Significance: The assurance ‘nirbhaya’ functions as inner-pilgrimage: surrender to Pati dispels saṃdeha (bondage of ignorance) and grants fearlessness.
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse emphasizes Shiva as the supreme protector (Pati) who grants abhaya (fearlessness) and removes saṃdeha (doubt). In Shaiva Siddhanta, fear and doubt are pasha-like bonds; Shiva’s assurance symbolizes grace that restores inner steadiness and right understanding.
The command to be fearless and doubt-free reflects the devotee’s refuge in Saguna Shiva—the accessible Lord who acts in the world to uphold dharma. Linga worship similarly centers on approaching Shiva as the immediate source of protection and clarity, not merely as an abstract principle.
The practical takeaway is to cultivate abhaya through Shiva-smaraṇa and japa—especially the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—while applying bhasma (Tripuṇḍra) as a reminder of detachment and trust in Shiva’s guardianship.