Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 29
देव-गण-समरः
Devas and Śiva’s Gaṇas Engage in Battle
परं तु संवदिष्यामि कार्याकार्य विवक्षितौ । सिध्यंशं च सुरेशान तं शृणु त्वं हिताय वै
paraṃ tu saṃvadiṣyāmi kāryākārya vivakṣitau | sidhyaṃśaṃ ca sureśāna taṃ śṛṇu tvaṃ hitāya vai
But now I shall explain further what is to be done and what is not to be done, as intended. O Lord of the gods, listen to that effective means by which success is attained—truly for your welfare.
Lord Shiva (instructing Indra/devas in the Sati Khanda context)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse frames Shiva as the supreme teacher (Pati) who clarifies dharma—what should and should not be done—so that the soul moves toward auspiciousness and true accomplishment under divine guidance.
By emphasizing right action and the ‘means of success,’ it supports Saguna Shiva worship (such as Linga-pūjā) as a disciplined path where conduct, devotion, and correct practice align the devotee with Shiva’s grace.
The takeaway is disciplined Shaiva sādhana—listening to Shiva’s instruction (śravaṇa), following dharmic do’s and don’ts, and grounding practice in devotion such as mantra-japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and regular worship.