Shloka 8
देवस्तुतिः—शिवस्य परब्रह्मत्वं, मायाशक्तिः, कर्मफलप्रदातृत्वं च
Devas’ Hymn: Śiva as Parabrahman, Māyā-Śakti, and Giver of Karmic Fruits
सर्वकर्मफलानां हि सदा दाता त्वमेव हि । सर्वे हि प्रोक्ता हि यशस्तत्पतिस्त्वं श्रुतिश्रुतः
sarvakarmaphalānāṃ hi sadā dātā tvameva hi | sarve hi proktā hi yaśastatpatistvaṃ śrutiśrutaḥ
You alone are ever the giver of the fruits of all actions. Truly, all proclaim You as the Lord of glory; You are the One praised and heard of in the Śrutis (the Vedas).
Satī (addressing Lord Śiva)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Īśāna
FAQs
It affirms the Shaiva Siddhanta view of Śiva as Pati—the supreme Lord who governs and dispenses the fruits of karma—so liberation is ultimately attained through His grace, not mere action.
By declaring Śiva as Veda-proclaimed and the giver of all results, it supports Saguna worship (such as Liṅga-pūjā) as a direct way to approach the Lord who controls karma-phala and bestows auspiciousness and release.
Practice Śiva-bhakti with mantra-japa (especially the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and offer worship with a surrendering intent—seeking Śiva’s grace rather than bargaining for outcomes.