ShivKali Oracles – Sureshwar

‘Sur’ in this case means Devata (opposite of Asur). Sureshwar is the God of all Davatas.

This was the time when Indra was considered a major Devata. Upamanyu, the son of sage Vyaghrapaad, was raised in his maternal uncle’s house from a young age. One day, while crying for milk, his mother advised him to worship Lord Shiv, as only Lord Shiv could arrange the milk. Motivated by his mother’s words, Upamanyu embarked on a journey to the Himalayas to perform penance and please Lord Shiv. However, the intensity of his penance generated such immense heat that it caused the three worlds to burn.

In order to test Upamanyu’s devotion, Lord Shiv and goddess Parvati appeared before him disguised as Indra and Indrani respectively. They urged Upamanyu to cease his penance, stating that they were pleased with his devotion and willing to fulfill all his desires. Not content with just this, they even cursed Lord Shiv. Enraged by the insult, Upamanyu prepared to attack the imposters, believing them to be Indra.

Witnessing Upamanyu’s unwavering dedication and devotion, Lord Shiv and goddess Parvati revealed their true identities and blessed him. Lord Shiv assured Upamanyu that he and Parvati would always be present near his hermitage. Filled with joy, Upamanyu returned home and shared the entire incident with his delighted mother. Because Lord Shiv had appeared in the guise of Indra, he acquired the name ‘Sureshwar.’

The lesson we get from this lore is that, with proper thought and action, even humans can manifest great things. This is why it is necessary to remain positive and conscious about own actions.