Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 7
देवशरणागति-नारदप्रेषणम् | The Devas Take Refuge in Śiva; Nārada Is Sent
ददुस्त आसनं नत्त्वा मुनये प्रीतिपूर्वकम् । नारदाय सुराश्शक्रमुखा उत्कंठिताननाः
dadusta āsanaṃ nattvā munaye prītipūrvakam | nāradāya surāśśakramukhā utkaṃṭhitānanāḥ
Avec affection, les dieux — conduits par Śakra (Indra) — s’inclinèrent devant le sage Nārada et lui offrirent respectueusement un siège, le visage empreint d’attente.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Significance: Highlights satkāra (honoring the worthy) as dharmic conduct that sustains order; by honoring Śiva’s devotee, one aligns with Śiva’s grace-current.
FAQs
The verse highlights maryādā (sacred conduct): even powerful devas honor a realized sage with humility. In Shaiva understanding, respect for Shiva’s devotees and seers purifies ego and aligns one with dharma, which is essential for divine grace amid conflict.
Though the Linga is not directly mentioned, the mood is deeply Shaiva: honoring the guru-sage (a conduit of Shiva’s śakti and instruction) is part of Saguna Shiva worship. Reverence to saints supports right worship, right understanding, and right action in Shiva’s path.
The practical takeaway is respectful upacāra and humility: offer āsana (a seat), bow (namaskāra), and listen with eagerness. In Shaiva practice this pairs naturally with japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” before study or worship, cultivating devotion and receptivity.