Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 50
शुक्रस्य जठरस्थत्वं तथा मृत्युशमनी-विद्या (Śukra in Śiva’s belly and the death-subduing vidyā)
दंभोलि शूलासिपरश्वधानामुद्दंडचक्रोपलकंपनानाम् । नंदीश्वरस्योपरि दानवेन्द्रा वर्षं ववर्षुर्जलदा इवोग्रम्
daṃbholi śūlāsiparaśvadhānāmuddaṃḍacakropalakaṃpanānām | naṃdīśvarasyopari dānavendrā varṣaṃ vavarṣurjaladā ivogram
如同狂暴的暴风云倾泻猛烈之雨，诸丹那婆之王向难提湿伐罗（Nandīśvara）倾下可怖的武器骤雨——金刚杵、三叉戟、宝剑、战斧、重棍、轮刃与飞石——震动了战场。
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Bhairava
FAQs
It portrays how forces opposed to dharma unleash overwhelming violence, yet the narrative centers on the unshakable stature of Shiva’s foremost attendant (Nandīśvara), implying that devotion to Pati (Shiva) remains inwardly firm even when the outer world “rains” obstacles.
Nandīśvara represents the ideal servant of Saguna Shiva—personal, accessible Lordship—showing that those aligned with Shiva’s presence and service are tested by adversity; Linga/Saguna worship is thus framed as a living relationship of loyalty, courage, and surrender.
As a practical takeaway, maintain japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) during turmoil and cultivate Nandi-like steadiness; if following Shaiva observance, support japa with Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and a calm, unwavering posture.