Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 21
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
अथ देवा महादेवं शङ्करं शरणार्थिन:।जग्मु: पशुपतिं रुद्रं त्राहि त्राहीति तुष्टुवु:।।।।
atha devā mahādevaṃ śaṅkaraṃ śaraṇārthinaḥ | jagmuḥ paśupatiṃ rudraṃ trāhi trāhīti tuṣṭuvuḥ ||
Alors les dieux, en quête de refuge, allèrent vers Mahādeva—Śaṅkara, Rudra, Seigneur des êtres—et le louèrent en s’écriant : «Sauve-nous, sauve-nous !»
The devatas sought refuge in the great god Rudra who causes happiness, the Lord of all living beings. 'Save us, Save us', the cried.
FAQs
Śaraṇāgati is dharmic: when overwhelmed by harm, one should seek refuge in the rightful protector rather than act in panic or pride.
The gods, endangered by Hālāhala, approach Rudra/Śiva and plead for rescue.
Humility and discernment: recognizing who can truly protect and approaching with sincere supplication.