Shloka 33
तेन नादेन महता संप्रवेपितमानसाः । तपोधनास्समाजग्मुर्निशि शब्दानुसारतः
tena nādena mahatā saṃpravepitamānasāḥ | tapodhanāssamājagmurniśi śabdānusārataḥ
Shaken in mind by that mighty reverberation, the ascetics rich in austerity assembled in the night, following the sound as their guide.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Sthala Purana: The tapasvins’ night-assembly ‘following the sound’ illustrates the pashu’s movement toward the divine sign (liṅga/nāda as indicator), a narrative prelude to instruction, witnessing, or blessing—anugraha mediated through attention and approach.
Significance: Models pilgrimage psychology: seekers are drawn by ‘nāda’ (call/sign) toward the sacred; encourages responsiveness to auspicious/terrifying omens that lead to dharmic gathering and discernment.
FAQs
The verse highlights nāda (sacred vibration) as a divine sign that awakens even accomplished ascetics; their movement toward the sound symbolizes the soul (paśu) being drawn toward Pati (Shiva) through inner recognition and reverent urgency.
In Shaiva practice, a powerful sign like nāda often precedes a tangible revelation (saguṇa indication) that guides devotees toward Shiva’s presence—commonly expressed through the Linga as the accessible focus for worship and surrender.
Meditation on sacred sound—japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and attentive listening (nāda-anusandhāna)—is implied, cultivating a mind that follows Shiva’s presence rather than worldly distraction.