Shloka 30
Devīkṛta-praśna-varṇana (Description of the Goddess’s Questions) / देवीकृतप्रश्नवर्णनम्
इति देव्या समापृष्टो भगवानिन्दुभूषणः । सम्प्रशस्य महेशानीं वक्तुं समुपचक्रमे
iti devyā samāpṛṣṭo bhagavānindubhūṣaṇaḥ | sampraśasya maheśānīṃ vaktuṃ samupacakrame
দেৱীয়ে এইদৰে সোধাত চন্দ্ৰভূষণ ভগৱানে মহেশানী (পাৰ্বতী)-ক যথোচিত প্ৰশংসা কৰি কথা ক’বলৈ আৰম্ভ কৰিলে।
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Significance: Depicts the archetype of Śiva as compassionate teacher responding to Devī’s inquiry—model for śravaṇa leading to anugraha.
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It establishes the sacred teacher–disciple setting: Devi’s inquiry invites Shiva’s revelation, showing that true knowledge (jnana) arises through humble questioning and the Lord’s grace, with reverence (praise) preceding instruction.
By presenting Shiva as “Indubhushana” (moon-adorned), it highlights Saguna Shiva—worshipped with form and attributes—through whom devotees approach the highest truth; the ensuing teaching typically grounds outer worship (including Linga-bhakti) in inner understanding.
The implied practice is devotional reverence before study—begin discourse with Shiva-stuti and a calm, receptive mind; this supports japa (especially the Panchakshara, Om Namaḥ Śivāya) as the fitting preparation for receiving Shiva’s teachings.