Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 66
वीरभद्र–देवयुद्धवर्णनम्
Vīrabhadra and the Battle with the Devas
ववुर्गंधवहाश्शीतास्सुगन्धास्सुखदाः शनैः । देवदुंदुभयो नेदुस्सममेव ततः परम्
vavurgaṃdhavahāśśītāssugandhāssukhadāḥ śanaiḥ | devaduṃdubhayo nedussamameva tataḥ param
Alors, des brises fraîches et légères, portant de doux parfums et apportant la joie, commencèrent à souffler doucement. Ensuite, les tambours célestes résonnèrent à l'unisson.
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Role: nurturing
Offering: dhupa
FAQs
The cool fragrant breeze and the unified sound of divine drums signify an auspicious descent of grace—nature and the devas mirroring inner purity and divine approval, encouraging steadfast bhakti toward Śiva.
Such auspicious signs traditionally accompany Saguna worship—when Śiva is approached through form (Liṅga, mantra, ritual), the cosmos is portrayed as responding harmoniously, affirming the devotee’s rite and intention.
Cultivate a calm, fragrant, sattvic atmosphere for worship—perform japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with steady breath, and accompany pūjā with devotional sound (nāda) such as bells or drumbeats in measured rhythm.