Shloka 38
नारदतपोवर्णनम्
Nārada’s Austerities Described
तदाकर्ण्य विधिस्सोथ स्मृत्वा शम्भुपदाम्बुजम् । ज्ञात्वा सर्वं कारणं तन्निषिषेध सुतं तदा
tadākarṇya vidhissotha smṛtvā śambhupadāmbujam | jñātvā sarvaṃ kāraṇaṃ tanniṣiṣedha sutaṃ tadā
À ces paroles, Brahmā se souvint des pieds de lotus de Śambhu (Śiva). Ayant compris la cause véritable de toute chose, il retint aussitôt son fils de cet acte.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating the Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa account to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It shows that remembrance of Śiva (Śambhu’s lotus-feet) restores right understanding: when Brahmā recognizes Śiva as the ultimate cause (Pati), impulsive or ego-born action is checked and aligned with dharma.
Remembering Śiva’s lotus-feet reflects saguna-upāsanā—turning the mind to Śiva’s gracious form and refuge. In Purāṇic practice, such remembrance naturally supports Liṅga-worship as a concrete focus for devotion and surrender.
Smaraṇa (devotional recollection) of Śiva—mentally dwelling on Śiva’s feet—paired with japa such as “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” is implied as a quick means to regain clarity and restrain harmful impulses.