Shloka 36
Śumbha–Niśumbha-pīḍā and Devastuti to Durgā/Śivā
Names and Forms of the Devī
चारोहं प्रेषितस्तेन सन्निधिन्ते समागमम् । स यज्जगौ सुरेशानि तत्समाकर्णयाधुना
cārohaṃ preṣitastena sannidhinte samāgamam | sa yajjagau sureśāni tatsamākarṇayādhunā
“I am the spy sent by him, and I have come into your presence. O lords of the gods, now hear from me what he spoke.”
A spy/messenger addressing the Devas (as narrated within the Uma Samhita discourse)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It emphasizes śravaṇa (reverent listening) and faithful transmission of sacred counsel—an essential devotional discipline that supports clarity, right understanding, and alignment with dharma under Shiva’s overarching sovereignty (Pati).
Though the verse is narrative, it models the traditional Shaiva method: receiving authoritative instruction through a trusted speaker. Such listening prepares devotees for Saguna Shiva worship (including Linga-upāsanā) by grounding practice in revealed guidance rather than mere opinion.
The implied practice is attentive listening and contemplation (śravaṇa–manana). As a practical takeaway, hear or recite Shiva-kathā with focus before japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) to steady the mind and deepen devotion.