Shloka 39
Vṛṣeśākhya-Śivāvatāra and the Initiation of the Kṣīrasāgara-Manthana
Churning of the Milk Ocean
न स्पृशामः स्त्रियश्चेमा यदि देवैर्विनिर्जिताः । इत्युक्त्वा ते महावीरा दैत्यास्सर्वे युयुत्सवः
na spṛśāmaḥ striyaścemā yadi devairvinirjitāḥ | ityuktvā te mahāvīrā daityāssarve yuyutsavaḥ
“若这些女子确已为诸天所夺得（或所护持），我们便不触碰她们。”言毕，诸位大力的底提耶（Daitya）——好战欲战——皆整备而欲交锋。
Narrator (Suta Goswami, recounting the episode to the sages)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Tripurāntaka
FAQs
It highlights dharmic restraint even in a hostile context: the warriors curb exploitative impulse and redirect their energy toward open combat, implying that self-control (nigraha) is a mark of inner strength—an ethic aligned with Shaiva discipline where mastery over desire supports higher spiritual aim.
While not directly mentioning the Linga, the verse reflects a core Shaiva value relevant to Saguna Shiva worship: devotion is supported by purity of conduct and restraint. In Shaiva Siddhanta, outward actions (ācāra) and inner control help the devotee become fit for Shiva’s grace (anugraha).
The implied practice is indriya-nigraha (sense-restraint). As a practical takeaway for devotees, one may pair restraint with japa of the Panchakshara mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to steady the mind and prevent the fall into harmful action.