Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
शिवदूतेन युद्धनिश्चयः तथा देवदानवयुद्धारम्भः (Śiva’s Envoy and the Commencement of the Deva–Dānava War)
देवदानवयोर्युद्धं स्परमभून्मुने । धर्मतो युयुधे तत्र देवदानवयोर्गणः
devadānavayoryuddhaṃ sparamabhūnmune | dharmato yuyudhe tatra devadānavayorgaṇaḥ
圣者啊，天神与达那婆之间爆发了激烈的战斗；然而在那交锋中，双方军众皆依达摩而战，不逾越正法的界限。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches that even intense conflict should be governed by dharma—self-restraint, right conduct, and accountability—so the soul is not further bound by pāśa (bondage) created through adharmic action.
In Shaiva understanding, Saguna Shiva as the Lord of dharma upholds cosmic order; this verse frames the battle as occurring under dharmic limits, reminding devotees that Shiva’s grace supports righteous action and inner discipline, not chaos or cruelty.
Practice dharma-smarana with japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to cultivate restraint and clarity, so actions—even under pressure—remain aligned with righteousness.