Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 70
विष्णोः स्तुतिः—शिवसतीरक्षावचनम्
Viṣṇu’s Hymn and the Petition for Śiva–Satī’s Protection
त्वदाज्ञया वदामीश शृण्वंतु निखिलास्सुराः । मुनयश्चापरे शैवं तत्त्वं संधार्य स्वं मनः
tvadājñayā vadāmīśa śṛṇvaṃtu nikhilāssurāḥ | munayaścāpare śaivaṃ tattvaṃ saṃdhārya svaṃ manaḥ
Par Ton ordre, ô Seigneur, je parlerai. Que tous les dieux écoutent, ainsi que les sages et les autres—tenant fermement la vérité śaiva, l’esprit rassemblé et apaisé.
Brahmā (addressing Lord Śiva, preparing to proclaim Shaiva tattva to the devas and sages)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It establishes the right way to receive Shaiva doctrine: with humility before Īśvara’s command and with the mind collected, so the listener can truly assimilate Shiva-tattva (Pati as the supreme Lord).
By urging devas and sages to “hold Shaiva tattva” while listening, it points to attentive śravaṇa and inner steadiness as the foundation for Saguna worship (including Linga-upāsanā), where form-based devotion leads the mind toward Shiva’s supreme reality.
It suggests dhyāna and disciplined listening (śravaṇa): steady the mind, then hear and contemplate Shiva’s teaching—practically supported in Shaiva practice by japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and calm, focused devotion.