Shloka 24

शिवागमन-नाद-समागमः (Śiva’s Advent, the Drum-Sound, and the Cosmic Assembly)

Devanagari script

लोकांतकश्च दीप्तात्मा तथा दैत्यांतकः प्रभुः । देवो भृंगी रिटिः श्रीमान्देवदेवप्रियस्तथा

Transliteration

lokāṃtakaśca dīptātmā tathā daityāṃtakaḥ prabhuḥ | devo bhṛṃgī riṭiḥ śrīmāndevadevapriyastathā

Translation

“Among Śiva’s divine attendants are Lokāntaka, radiant in soul, and Daityāntaka, the sovereign who destroys the Daityas. There are also the deva Bhṛṅgī and the illustrious Riṭi—each likewise dear to the Deva of devas (Śiva).”

Word by Word

लोकान्तकःLokāntaka (name); destroyer of worlds

चand

दीप्तात्माDīptātmā (name); radiant-souled

तथाlikewise; also

दैत्यान्तकःDaityāntaka (name); slayer of demons

प्रभुःlord

देवःgod; Deva (name)

भृङ्गीBhṛṅgī (name)

रिटिःRiṭi (name)

श्रीमान्splendid; illustrious

देवदेवप्रियःDevadevapriya (name); dear to the God of gods

तथाalso

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pati

Shiva Form: Bhairava

Characters & Entities

Shiva

Bhringi

Lokantaka

Daityantaka

Riti

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

The verse honors Śiva’s gaṇas—exalted devotees who embody divine service. In a Śaiva Siddhānta lens, it highlights that closeness to Pati (Śiva) is gained through steadfast devotion and participation in His divine order, not merely through power.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

By naming Śiva’s beloved attendants, the text reinforces Saguna worship: devotees approach the Lord with form and attributes, revering His retinue as part of His manifest glory. Such remembrance supports Linga-bhakti by cultivating humility and devotion to Śiva as Devadeva.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is nāma-smaraṇa (remembrance of Śiva’s names and associates) alongside japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and traditional Śaiva observances like applying tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and offering bilva leaves with devotion.