Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 24
नारदमोहवर्णनम् — Description of Nārada’s Delusion
तथेत्युक्ते तथा भूते शिवेच्छा कार्यकर्त हि । ब्रूहीत्युक्तवति श्रीशे मुनिराह च केशवम्
tathetyukte tathā bhūte śivecchā kāryakarta hi | brūhītyuktavati śrīśe munirāha ca keśavam
Als er sprach: „So sei es“, und es geschah genau so, da war es wahrlich Śivas Wille, der das Werk vollbrachte. Dann, als Śrīśa (Viṣṇu, der Herr Lakṣmīs) sagte: „Sprich“, wandte sich der Weise an Keśava (Viṣṇu).
The sage (muni) speaking to Vishnu (Śrīśa/Keśava)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes that behind successful manifestation and cosmic events stands Śiva’s icchā (divine will). In Shaiva understanding, Śiva as Pati is the ultimate governor, and outcomes ripen through His will rather than mere individual effort.
By affirming Śiva’s will as the effective power, it supports Saguna worship (including Liṅga-upāsanā) as a direct way to align one’s intention with Śiva’s grace, acknowledging Him as the true agent who fulfills spiritual aims.
A practical takeaway is surrender (śaraṇāgati) while japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—offering actions and results to Śiva, recognizing His will as the accomplisher.