Shloka 30
हिमालयगृहे नारदस्य आगमनम् तथा विश्वकर्मनिर्मितवैभववर्णनम् — Nārada’s Arrival at Himālaya’s Palace and the Description of Viśvakarman’s Marvels
ब्रह्मोवाच । तच्छुत्वा वचनस्तस्य देवेन्द्रो वाक्यमब्रवीत् । विष्णुम्प्रति तदा शीघ्रं भयाकुलतनुर्हरिम्
brahmovāca | tacchutvā vacanastasya devendro vākyamabravīt | viṣṇumprati tadā śīghraṃ bhayākulatanurharim
Brahmā said: Having heard his words, Indra, lord of the gods, spoke in reply. Then, his body trembling with fear, he quickly addressed Hari—Viṣṇu.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights the limitation of even the devas: when fear and uncertainty arise, they seek higher refuge and right counsel—an ethical cue toward humility and surrender before the Supreme (Pati) in Shaiva understanding.
Though this line names Viṣṇu, the narrative setting in the Rudra Saṃhitā typically moves the devas toward recognizing Shiva’s supreme governance; such episodes prepare the mind for Saguna Shiva-upāsanā (including Liṅga worship) grounded in reverence and dependence on the Lord.
A practical takeaway is to respond to inner fear with śaraṇāgati (taking refuge) through japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and steadying practices like vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) and focused remembrance of Shiva as protector.