Shloka 26
गाणपत्यदानकथा
Bāṇāsura Receives Gaṇapatya; Genealogical Prelude
स भक्तवत्सलः शंभुर्दत्त्वा तस्मै वरांश्च तान् । तत्रोवास तथा प्रीत्या सगणस्ससुतः प्रभुः
sa bhaktavatsalaḥ śaṃbhurdattvā tasmai varāṃśca tān | tatrovāsa tathā prītyā sagaṇassasutaḥ prabhuḥ
That Śambhu, ever tender toward His devotees, granted him those boons. Then, pleased at heart, the Lord remained there—together with His gaṇas and with His son.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadashiva
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as Bhaktavatsala—Pati (the Lord) who compassionately responds to sincere devotion, granting grace (anugraha) and remaining near the devotee, showing the intimacy of Saguna Śiva with His bhaktas.
The verse emphasizes Saguna Śiva’s personal, relational presence—He grants boons and “stays there” with His gaṇas, reflecting how Linga-worship and personal bhakti invite the Lord’s abiding grace and protection in the devotee’s life.
Cultivate bhakti with steady japa of the Panchakshara (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and simple, sincere pūjā; the teaching is that heartfelt devotion is the primary means by which Śiva’s grace becomes manifest.