Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 15
गणेशाभिषेक-वरदान-विधानम् | Gaṇeśa’s Consecration, Boons, and Prescribed Worship
एतस्मिंश्च क्षणे देवा वासवाद्याः शिवं मुदा । स्तुत्वा प्रसाद्य तं देवं भक्ता निन्युः शिवांतिकम्
etasmiṃśca kṣaṇe devā vāsavādyāḥ śivaṃ mudā | stutvā prasādya taṃ devaṃ bhaktā ninyuḥ śivāṃtikam
At that very moment, the gods—led by Vāsava (Indra)—joyfully praised Lord Śiva. Having propitiated that Deva, those devoted ones then led Him to the presence of Śivā (Pārvatī).
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Type: stotra
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
The verse highlights that sincere stuti (praise) and bhakti lead to Śiva’s prasāda (grace). In Shaiva Siddhanta, the devotee’s approach culminates in Pati’s compassionate response, showing that divine favor is accessed through devotion and reverence.
The scene emphasizes Saguna worship—Śiva as the approachable Lord who is praised and pleased. Linga worship similarly centers on stuti, upacāra, and surrender, through which devotees seek Śiva’s prasāda and closeness.
A practical takeaway is stotra-pāṭha and mantra-japa (especially the Panchākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) done with bhakti to seek Śiva’s prasāda, followed by respectful remembrance of Śiva-Śivā as the unified divine presence.