Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 16
गणेशविवाहोत्सवः तथा सिद्धि-बुद्धि-सन्तानवर्णनम् | Gaṇeśa’s Wedding Festival and the Progeny of Siddhi & Buddhi
भवता पृथिवी क्रांता ससमुद्रा सकानना । तच्छलाज्ञावशात्तात तस्य जातं फलं त्विदम्
bhavatā pṛthivī krāṃtā sasamudrā sakānanā | tacchalājñāvaśāttāta tasya jātaṃ phalaṃ tvidam
Wahai anak terkasih, engkau telah menjelajahi bumi beserta lautan dan rimba; namun itu terjadi karena daya perintah dan siasat (ilahi) itu—dan inilah buah yang lahir darinya.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It emphasizes that spiritual merit is not merely in outward achievement, but in surrender to Shiva’s higher will; the “fruit” is the inner purification that comes when action is aligned with divine command (Pati’s guidance) rather than ego.
It reflects Saguna Shiva as the personal Lord who guides devotees through commands and divine play (līlā); worship of the Linga trains the devotee to offer all actions and their results to Shiva, recognizing Him as the true doer and giver of फल (phala).
Practice phala-tyāga (offering results) through daily japa of the Panchakshara—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and mentally dedicate every act to Shiva before beginning, cultivating humility and obedience to dharma.