Shloka 11
देवसान्त्वनम् (Devasāntvana) — “Consolation/Reassurance of the Gods”
अतद्व्यावृत्तितस्तां वै चकितं चकितं सदा । अभिधत्ते श्रुतिरपि परेषां का कथा मता
atadvyāvṛttitastāṃ vai cakitaṃ cakitaṃ sadā | abhidhatte śrutirapi pareṣāṃ kā kathā matā
Parce qu’Elle se détourne sans cesse de ce qui n’est pas le Suprême, même la Śruti la décrit comme toujours saisie d’émerveillement ; que dire alors des autres êtres—que peuvent-ils réellement comprendre ?
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that Shiva-tattva is beyond ordinary cognition; even the Vedas gesture toward the Supreme with reverent wonder, so the seeker should approach with humility, devotion, and inner purification.
Since the Absolute is difficult to grasp conceptually, the Purana supports Saguna upasana—such as Linga worship—as a compassionate, accessible focus through which devotion matures toward realization of Shiva beyond form.
Adopt steady japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namah Shivaya) with a contemplative attitude of awe and surrender; support it with simple Shaiva observances like Tripundra (bhasma) and daily Shiva-puja where appropriate.