Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
इत्येवं भगवान्विष्णुः श्रुत्वा तस्य शुभं वचः । प्रसन्नमानसो भूत्वा वचनं चेदमब्रवीत्
ityevaṃ bhagavānviṣṇuḥ śrutvā tasya śubhaṃ vacaḥ | prasannamānaso bhūtvā vacanaṃ cedamabravīt
इस प्रकार उसके शुभ वचन सुनकर भगवान विष्णु का मन प्रसन्न और शांत हुआ, और उन्होंने प्रत्युत्तर में ये वचन कहे।
Suta Goswami (narrating the dialogue; the verse introduces Vishnu’s reply)
FAQs
It highlights that auspicious, dharmic speech calms the mind and invites a sattvic response—an inner condition valued in Shaiva practice for approaching Shiva with purity and receptivity.
Though the verse mentions Viṣṇu, the Shiva Purana frames such dialogues as preparatory: respectful listening and serene-minded speech are foundational disciplines (śravaṇa and sāttvika-vāk) that support Saguna Shiva worship and Linga-upāsanā.
Practice attentive śravaṇa (devotional listening) and respond with calm speech; as a simple takeaway, chant the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” after listening to scripture to stabilize prasannatā (serenity).