Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 64
विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्
Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection
त्रयो देवा वयं शंभो त्वदात्मानः परा नहि । एकरूपा न भिन्नाश्च तत्त्वतस्सुविचारय
trayo devā vayaṃ śaṃbho tvadātmānaḥ parā nahi | ekarūpā na bhinnāśca tattvatassuvicāraya
يا شَمبهو، نحن الآلهة الثلاثة من ذاتك عينها، ولسنا منفصلين عنك. في الحقيقة نحن على صورةٍ واحدة ولسنا مختلفين؛ فتأمّل هذه الحقيقة تأمّلًا حسنًا.
Brahma, Vishnu, and other Devas (collectively) addressing Lord Shiva (Śambhu)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Type: stotra
FAQs
It points to the core Shaiva insight that all divine powers and cosmic functions ultimately rest in Śiva-tattva; recognizing this unity dissolves egoic separation and supports liberation-oriented devotion.
The Liṅga signifies the one, undivided reality of Śiva beyond sectarian divisions; worship of Saguna Śiva (Śambhu) becomes a direct way to contemplate that all gods and powers are expressions grounded in Him.
A practical takeaway is tattva-vicāra (contemplation): while repeating the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” meditate that all forms of divinity and the worshipper’s own inner awareness are rooted in Śiva.