Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 36
त्रिपुरदाहानन्तरं देवभयः ब्रह्मस्तुतिश्च — Fear of the Gods after Tripura’s Burning and Brahmā’s Praise
सनत्कुमारः उवाच । इत्युक्तं वचनं श्रुत्वा हरेण मुनिसत्तम । प्रत्यूचुस्सर्वदेवाश्च प्रसन्नेनान्तरात्मना
sanatkumāraḥ uvāca | ityuktaṃ vacanaṃ śrutvā hareṇa munisattama | pratyūcussarvadevāśca prasannenāntarātmanā
সনৎকুমার বললেন— হে মুনিশ্রেষ্ঠ! হরি (বিষ্ণু) কর্তৃক উচ্চারিত এই বাক্য শুনে, সকল দেবতা প্রসন্ন ও শান্ত অন্তঃকরণে উত্তর দিলেন।
Sanatkumara
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights that true divine understanding is marked by inner clarity (antarātman prasāda). In a Śaiva reading, such inner serenity is a sign that consciousness is turning toward Pati (Śiva), beyond agitation and egoic conflict.
Although the verse is narrative, it points to the essential fruit of Saguna worship—prasāda (grace) and inner peace. Linga-bhakti and reverence to Śiva’s manifest form are traditionally said to steady the mind so the devas-like virtues (clarity, harmony) arise within.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate prasannatā through japa and inner recollection—especially Pañcākṣarī japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”)—supported by simple Śaiva disciplines like vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) and calm, truthful speech before responding in difficult situations.