Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 18
शिवविहारवर्णनम् (Śivavihāra-varṇana) — “Description of Śiva’s Divine Pastimes/Sojourn”
अथ सर्वे सुरास्तात एकत्रीभूय चैकदा । मंत्रयांचक्रुरागत्य मेरौ शक्रपुरोगमाः
atha sarve surāstāta ekatrībhūya caikadā | maṃtrayāṃcakrurāgatya merau śakrapurogamāḥ
Alors, ô bien-aimé, tous les dieux s’assemblèrent en un même moment ; conduits par Indra, ils vinrent au mont Méru et se mirent à délibérer entre eux.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It shows that even the Devas, though powerful, must unite, reflect, and seek higher divine order—hinting that true resolution ultimately rests with Pati (Shiva), beyond worldly authority.
The Devas’ deliberation foreshadows turning toward Saguna Shiva as the accessible refuge—often approached through Linga-worship and prayer when cosmic balance is threatened.
The practical takeaway is sangha (holy assembly) and mantra-cintana: gathering for dharmic counsel and stabilizing the mind with Shiva-mantra japa (especially the Panchakshara, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”).