Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 58
देवस्तुतिः (Devastuti) — Hymn/Praise of the Devas
देवा ऊचुः । पराजिता महादेव भ्रातृभ्यां सहितेन तु । भगवंस्तारकोत्पन्नैः सर्वे देवास्सवासवाः
devā ūcuḥ | parājitā mahādeva bhrātṛbhyāṃ sahitena tu | bhagavaṃstārakotpannaiḥ sarve devāssavāsavāḥ
Les Devas dirent : «Ô Mahādeva ! Même avec les deux frères à nos côtés, tous les dieux—avec Indra—avons été vaincus par les armées issues de Tāraka. Ô Seigneur bienheureux, en Toi nous cherchons refuge.»
The Devas (gods)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Type: stotra
Role: liberating
FAQs
It highlights śaraṇāgati (surrender): when worldly power and even divine might fail, the Devas turn to Mahādeva as the supreme Pati—the ultimate refuge beyond all limited agencies.
The Devas address Śiva personally as Mahādeva and Bhagavān, reflecting Saguna devotion—approaching the compassionate Lord who responds to prayers; such refuge is traditionally expressed through Linga worship, mantra, and stotra.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate surrender through japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and prayer for protection and purification, especially during crisis or fear.