Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 16
मुनिप्रश्नवर्णनम्
Description of the Sages’ Questions
सद्यः प्रसन्नो भगवान्भवतीत्यनुशश्रुम । भक्तप्रयासं स महान्न पश्यति दयापरः
sadyaḥ prasanno bhagavānbhavatītyanuśaśruma | bhaktaprayāsaṃ sa mahānna paśyati dayāparaḥ
Nous avons entendu que le Seigneur Bienheureux Bhava (Śiva) se réjouit aussitôt lorsque l’on s’approche de Lui avec dévotion. Ce Grand Être, toujours tourné vers la compassion, ne tient même pas compte des peines et des efforts du fidèle.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It teaches that Śiva, the supreme Pati, responds swiftly to sincere bhakti; His grace is compassion-driven and not dependent on the devotee’s capacity to endure austerities.
In Saguna worship—especially Liṅga-pūjā—Śiva is approached as the merciful Lord who accepts simple offerings and heartfelt devotion, granting prasāda quickly rather than weighing personal hardship.
Emphasize steady bhakti practices such as daily Liṅga-abhiṣeka and japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” trusting Śiva’s compassion rather than overstraining in austerity.