Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 3
शिवस्तुतिवर्णनम् (Śiva-stuti-varṇanam) — “Description of Hymns in Praise of Śiva”
कृतार्थ इव लक्ष्मीशो देवैस्सार्द्धमुमापतिम् । निवेदितुं तच्चरित्रं कैलासमगमद्धरिः
kṛtārtha iva lakṣmīśo devaissārddhamumāpatim | nivedituṃ taccaritraṃ kailāsamagamaddhariḥ
حينئذٍ مضى هاري—فيشنو، ربّ لاكشمي—وكأنّ غايته قد تحقّقت، مع الآلهة إلى كايلاسا ليعرض تمام تلك الحادثة على سيّد أُوما، شيفا.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Significance: Kailāsa signifies the transcendent seat of Pati; approaching it symbolizes turning toward grace and right order.
Shakti Form: Umā
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights Shiva as the supreme refuge and final authority (Pati) even for Vishnu and the gods—after events unfold, they return to Kailasa to place the entire matter at Shiva’s feet, reflecting Shaiva Siddhanta’s emphasis on surrender and divine governance.
The verse centers on approaching Shiva in a personal, Saguna form—Uma-pati dwelling on Kailasa—showing that divine narratives and cosmic resolutions culminate in reverent reporting and devotion to Shiva, a mood mirrored in Linga worship where the devotee offers all actions and outcomes to Mahadeva.
A practical takeaway is to conclude undertakings by offering the “account” of one’s actions to Shiva—mentally dedicating results while chanting the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and performing simple worship such as Tripundra (bhasma) application or a brief Linga aradhana with water.