Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 21
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
अथ देवा महादेवं शङ्करं शरणार्थिन:।जग्मु: पशुपतिं रुद्रं त्राहि त्राहीति तुष्टुवु:।।।।
atha devā mahādevaṃ śaṅkaraṃ śaraṇārthinaḥ | jagmuḥ paśupatiṃ rudraṃ trāhi trāhīti tuṣṭuvuḥ ||
Kemudian para dewa, memohon perlindungan, pergi kepada Mahādeva Śaṅkara—Rudra, Paśupati, Tuhan segala makhluk—seraya memuji, “Selamatkanlah kami, selamatkanlah!”
The devatas sought refuge in the great god Rudra who causes happiness, the Lord of all living beings. 'Save us, Save us', the cried.
FAQs
Śaraṇāgati is dharmic: when overwhelmed by harm, one should seek refuge in the rightful protector rather than act in panic or pride.
The gods, endangered by Hālāhala, approach Rudra/Śiva and plead for rescue.
Humility and discernment: recognizing who can truly protect and approaching with sincere supplication.