Shloka 55
Bhaimaśaṅkara-māhātmya: Śiva’s Descent in Kāmarūpa and the Rise of Bhīma
एवं स्तुतस्तदा शंभुर्देवानां स्तवनादिभिः । सुप्रसन्नतरो भूत्वा तान्सुरानिदमब्रवीत्
evaṃ stutastadā śaṃbhurdevānāṃ stavanādibhiḥ | suprasannataro bhūtvā tānsurānidamabravīt
Thus praised at that time by the devas through hymns and other acts of adoration, Śambhu (Lord Śiva), becoming even more graciously pleased, spoke these words to those gods.
Suta Goswami (narrating the episode; introduces Shiva’s forthcoming speech to the devas)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadashiva
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as the compassionate Pati (Lord) who becomes “suprasanna” through sincere stuti and devotion, indicating that divine grace responds to heartfelt bhakti rather than mere status or power.
The verse reflects Saguna-upāsanā: Śiva is approached through praise and worshipful acts. In Kotirudrasaṃhitā, such devotion commonly culminates in Śiva’s guidance connected with tīrtha and Jyotirliṅga-centered worship.
Regular stotra-japa and pūjā performed with devotion—especially remembrance of Śiva with mantra (notably the Panchākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”)—is implied as the practical means to invoke Śiva’s gracious favor.