Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 8
दीक्षितपुत्रस्य दैन्यचिन्ता तथा शिवरात्र्युपासनाप्रसङ्गः / The Initiate’s Son in Distress and the Occasion of Śivarātri Worship
ब्रह्मोवाच । इति चिंतयतस्तस्य बहुशस्तत्र नारद । अति दीनं तरोर्मूले भानुरस्ताचलं गतः
brahmovāca | iti ciṃtayatastasya bahuśastatra nārada | ati dīnaṃ tarormūle bhānurastācalaṃ gataḥ
Brahmā sprach: „O Nārada, während er dort an eben jenem Ort immer wieder so nachsann, wurde er am Fuße eines Baumes überaus niedergeschlagen; und die Sonne sank hinter den Berg des Westens.“
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Cosmic Event: sunset (bhānuḥ astācalaṃ gataḥ)
FAQs
It highlights the inner turning-point where repeated contemplation culminates in deep humility and dejection, preparing the seeker to receive Shiva’s grace and right knowledge (jnana) beyond mere mental churn.
Though the verse is narrative, it sets the mood for approaching Saguna Shiva (often through Linga worship): when worldly supports fade (symbolized by sunset), the devotee seeks the steadfast refuge of Shiva, who is worshipped as the ever-present Pati.
A practical takeaway is sustained self-inquiry and japa with steadiness—especially Panchakshara mantra remembrance (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—until the mind becomes ripe for Shiva-bhakti and surrender.