Shloka 38

अध्याय १०१: हैमवती-तपः, तारकवंश-उत्पातः, स्कन्द-प्रत्याशा, मदनदहनम्

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो नमस्कृत्य देवदेवं शचीपतिम् देवदेवाश्रमं गन्तुं मतिं चक्रे तया सह

Transliteration

evamukto namaskṛtya devadevaṃ śacīpatim devadevāśramaṃ gantuṃ matiṃ cakre tayā saha

Translation

Thus addressed, he bowed in reverence to Śacī’s lord—Indra, the god of gods—and, together with her, resolved to go to the hermitage of Devadeva (Śiva).

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating)

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Shachi
• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It highlights the proper inner preparation for approaching Devadeva (Śiva): humility (namaskāra) and firm resolve to seek Śiva’s presence—an essential bhāva behind Linga-darśana and Linga-pūjā.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

By calling Śiva “Devadeva,” it implies Shiva-tattva as Pati—the supreme Lord beyond the devas, the ultimate refuge to whom even divine authorities direct their steps.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Namaskāra (reverential prostration) and saṅkalpa-like resolve (mati) to approach Śiva—foundational disciplines that support Pāśupata orientation: turning the pashu (individual soul) toward Pati through devotion and intent.