Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 20
गौरीप्रवेशः—शिवसाक्षात्कारः
Gaurī’s Entry and the Vision of Śiva
न कदाचिदवस्थानमावयोर्विप्रयुक्तयोः । देवानां कार्यमुद्दिश्य लीलोक्तिं कृतवानहम्
na kadācidavasthānamāvayorviprayuktayoḥ | devānāṃ kāryamuddiśya līloktiṃ kṛtavānaham
Il n’existe jamais entre nous de séparation réelle ni d’intervalle d’existence, même lorsque (en apparence) nous sommes éloignés. En vue de l’œuvre des dieux, je n’ai prononcé ces paroles que comme une līlā, un jeu divin.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that apparent separation in divine relationships is only māyā-like appearance; Shiva indicates an underlying, unbroken unity, and that events unfold as līlā for cosmic order, guiding devotees toward steadiness (yoga) and liberation.
The Liṅga signifies the ever-present, unbroken reality of Shiva beyond changing scenes; even when Shiva appears to act within form (saguṇa) for the devas’ work, his essence remains continuous and inseparable—this is what Liṅga-worship contemplates.
Meditate on Shiva’s constant presence through japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), holding the insight that separation is only apparent; this supports inner detachment and steadiness in devotion.