दुर्वाससः तपः-प्रभावः तथा देवाः ब्रह्म-विष्ण्वोः शरणागमनम् | Durvāsā’s Tapas and the Devas’ Appeal to Brahmā and Viṣṇu
दुर्वासायं शिवः साक्षात्स चक्रं हरयेऽर्पितम् । एवं साधारणमुनिं न जानीहि नृपोत्तम
durvāsāyaṃ śivaḥ sākṣātsa cakraṃ haraye'rpitam | evaṃ sādhāraṇamuniṃ na jānīhi nṛpottama
إن دورفاسا هو شيفا نفسه ظاهرًا للعيان؛ وهو الذي منح ذلك القرص لهَري. لذلك، يا خيرَ الملوك، لا تَعُدْ مثل هذا الناسك رجلًا عاديًا.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Mantra: durvāsāyaṃ śivaḥ sākṣāt sa cakraṃ haraye 'rpitam | evaṃ sādhāraṇa-muniṃ na jānīhi nṛpottama
Type: stotra
Role: teaching
The verse teaches that exalted sages may embody Shiva’s direct presence; honoring them with reverence purifies pride and strengthens bhakti, which supports liberation (moksha) in Shaiva understanding.
It emphasizes Saguna Shiva’s accessibility: Shiva can be encountered not only in the Linga but also through His empowered devotees and rishis; reverence to them becomes an extension of Shiva-worship.
Practice humility and respectful conduct toward saints; as a daily discipline, offer a mental salutation to Shiva in all beings while repeating the Panchakshara mantra, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” especially before worship.