Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 45
शिवपुत्रजननवर्णनम् — Description of the Birth/Manifestation of Śiva’s Son
ब्रह्मोवाच । इत्याकर्ण्य शुचेर्वाणीं स शंभुः परमेश्वरः । प्रत्युवाच प्रसन्नात्मा पावकं दीनवत्सलः
brahmovāca | ityākarṇya śucervāṇīṃ sa śaṃbhuḥ parameśvaraḥ | pratyuvāca prasannātmā pāvakaṃ dīnavatsalaḥ
Brahmā sprach: Als er so die Worte Śucis vernommen hatte, antwortete jener Śambhu — der höchste Herr —, heiteren Herzens und der Bedrängten erbarmend, dem Pāvaka (Feuergott).
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse highlights Śiva as Parameśvara who listens to the devotee’s plea and responds with a calm, gracious heart—showing that liberation and protection arise through His compassion (anugraha) toward the afflicted.
By portraying Śambhu as personally responsive and merciful, the verse supports Saguna-upāsanā: devotees approach Śiva through tangible worship—such as the Liṅga—trusting His accessible grace and protective presence.
The practical takeaway is śaraṇāgati (taking refuge) expressed through simple daily Śiva worship—offering water to the Liṅga and japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” seeking Śiva’s compassionate response.