Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 55
शिवस्तुतिवर्णनम् (Śiva-stuti-varṇanam) — “Description of Hymns in Praise of Śiva”
इत्युक्त्वा संहतास्सर्वे शिवेच्छामधिगम्य ह । पृथगूचुः प्रसन्नास्ते कृताञ्जलिपुटास्सुराः
ityuktvā saṃhatāssarve śivecchāmadhigamya ha | pṛthagūcuḥ prasannāste kṛtāñjalipuṭāssurāḥ
Nachdem sie so gesprochen hatten, versammelten sich alle Götter, erkannten Śivas Absicht und wurden froh; mit gefalteten Händen in Ehrfurcht redeten sie Ihn der Reihe nach an.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It highlights that even the devas find clarity and protection by aligning with Śiva’s icchā (divine will), expressing the Shaiva Siddhanta principle that Pati (Śiva) is the supreme guide and refuge.
The devas’ folded hands and joyful address reflect Saguna devotion—approaching Śiva as the compassionate Lord who can be directly worshiped and petitioned, as in Linga-upāsanā with humility and surrender.
Practicing añjali (folded hands) with a steady mind—paired with simple japa like “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—cultivates surrender to Śiva’s will before prayer, worship, or any vow (vrata).