Shloka 18
दुर्वाससः तपः-प्रभावः तथा देवाः ब्रह्म-विष्ण्वोः शरणागमनम् | Durvāsā’s Tapas and the Devas’ Appeal to Brahmā and Viṣṇu
एक एव मया ध्यात ईश्वरः पुत्रहेतवे । यः कश्चिदीश्वरः ख्यातो जगतां स्वस्त्रिया सह
eka eva mayā dhyāta īśvaraḥ putrahetave | yaḥ kaścidīśvaraḥ khyāto jagatāṃ svastriyā saha
For the sake of obtaining a son, I meditated on the one Lord alone—on that very Īśvara renowned as the Sovereign of the worlds, together with His own divine Consort.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana’s account of devotion and boon-bestowal in the Shatarudrasaṃhitā)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It affirms that blessings in worldly life (like progeny) arise from one-pointed devotion to Īśvara, and that Shiva is best approached with recognition of His inseparable Śakti—highlighting the Shaiva Siddhanta vision of Pati (Lord) as gracious and accessible through bhakti and dhyāna.
The verse points to Saguna worship—meditating on the Lord as the ruler of the worlds together with His Consort—commonly expressed in Linga worship where Shiva is adored as Īśvara and Śakti is honored through accompanying Devi-centric offerings and prayers.
A focused dhyāna (meditation) on Shiva with Śakti, supported by japa of the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya"), and simple Linga-pūjā with devotion—especially suitable for householders seeking auspicious boons.