Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 16
शङ्खचूडवधकथनम् / The Account of Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Slaying
तदाकर्ण्य विधातापि वैकुंठं तैर्ययौ सह । तदेव विज्ञापयितुं निखिलेन हि विष्णवे
tadākarṇya vidhātāpi vaikuṃṭhaṃ tairyayau saha | tadeva vijñāpayituṃ nikhilena hi viṣṇave
Al oír aquello, el Creador Brahmā también fue con ellos a Vaikuṇṭha, para informar a Śrī Viṣṇu de todo el asunto, tal como había sucedido en verdad.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights divine order and responsible action: even Brahmā, the cosmic creator, seeks proper counsel and coordination, showing that dharma is upheld through truthful communication and alignment with the higher purpose ultimately centered on Śiva’s will.
Though the verse names Brahmā and Viṣṇu, the Shiva Purana frames their roles as functional powers within Śiva’s overarching sovereignty; this supports Saguna worship of Śiva (including Liṅga worship) as the supreme refuge from whom cosmic administration proceeds.
The takeaway is satya (truthfulness) and śaraṇāgati (seeking right guidance): practice japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with a sincere intent to report one’s inner state fully to the Lord, and maintain dharmic clarity before acting.