Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 54
शिवानुकम्पा, ब्रह्मणो निर्भयत्वं च (Śiva’s Compassion and Brahmā’s Fearlessness)
तत्र गत्वाखिलान्देवान्मुनीनपि परांस्तथा । मुदा विसर्जयामास बहु सम्मान्य सादरम्
tatra gatvākhilāndevānmunīnapi parāṃstathā | mudā visarjayāmāsa bahu sammānya sādaram
S’y étant rendu, il honora avec respect tous les dieux ainsi que les munis éminents ; puis, dans la joie, il les congédia avec la courtoisie requise et de nombreuses marques d’estime.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Role: teaching
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It highlights dharmic humility: honoring devas and sages and taking leave respectfully is presented as a sign of sattvic conduct that supports devotion to Shiva (Pati) and keeps one aligned with grace-bearing company.
Linga/Saguna worship is not only ritual action but also right conduct—reverence to divine beings and realized sages. Such honoring is treated as an extension of worship offered to Shiva, the indwelling Lord of all.
Conclude pūjā or japa with respectful closure—offer salutations to gurus/sages, maintain courteous speech, and dedicate the merit to Shiva; this is a practical takeaway even when no specific bhasma or rudrākṣa practice is named in the verse.