Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 43
देवशरणागति-नारदप्रेषणम् | The Devas Take Refuge in Śiva; Nārada Is Sent
ब्रह्मांडे यत्र कुत्रापि तद्रत्नं यदि वर्त्तते । तदानेष्ये ततो ब्रह्मन्सत्यं सत्यं न संशयः
brahmāṃḍe yatra kutrāpi tadratnaṃ yadi varttate | tadāneṣye tato brahmansatyaṃ satyaṃ na saṃśayaḥ
হে ব্রাহ্মণ! যদি সেই রত্ন এই ব্রহ্মাণ্ডের কোথাও বিদ্যমান থাকে, তবে আমি নিশ্চয়ই তা এনে দেব। এ সত্য—সত্যই—কোনো সন্দেহ নেই।
Lord Shiva (inferred, giving an assured vow in the Yuddhakhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Mantra: satyam satyam na saṃśayaḥ
Role: liberating
FAQs
It highlights satya (truthfulness) and unwavering sankalpa (sacred resolve) as Shaiva virtues—Shiva’s word itself becomes a guarantee, teaching devotees steadiness and integrity on the path to grace.
In Saguna worship, Shiva is approached as the compassionate Lord who acts within the world; this verse reflects that accessible, vow-keeping Shiva whose protection and fulfillment of dharma devotees trust through Linga-bhakti.
Adopt a pure sankalpa before worship—offer water and bilva to the Linga while mentally reaffirming satya, and repeat a steady japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” to cultivate resolve and truth.