Shloka 62
Śrāddha-Kalpa: Pitṛ-Pūjā and Tithi-Phala (श्राद्धकल्पः पितृपूजा च तिथिफलम्)
तत: सर्वे समुद्विग्ना देवा रुद्रमुपागमन् । ते महादेवमासीनं देवीं च वरदामुमाम्,“उस समय सब देवता उद्विग्न होकर कैलास-शिखरपर बैठे हुए महान् देवता रुद्र और वरदायिनी देवी उमाके पास गये
tataḥ sarve samudvignā devā rudram upāgaman | te mahādevam āsīnaṃ devīṃ ca varadām umām ||
Then all the gods, shaken with anxiety, approached Rudra. They went to Mahādeva, who was seated, and also to the boon-bestowing Goddess Umā—seeking refuge and resolution in the face of their distress.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
In moments of collective fear and disorder, one should seek guidance from the highest, steady source of wisdom and protection; the verse highlights turning to Mahādeva and Umā as compassionate, boon-giving refuge for restoring balance.
All the gods become alarmed and go to Rudra/Śiva. They approach Mahādeva, who is seated, and also the boon-granting Goddess Umā, indicating a petition for help or counsel to address the cause of their agitation.