Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 40
दाक्षयज्ञप्रस्थान-प्रश्नः
Satī Inquires about the Departure for Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
गणाः षष्टिसहस्राणि रौद्रा जग्मुश्शिवाज्ञया । कुतूहलयुताः प्रीता महोत्सवसमन्विताः
gaṇāḥ ṣaṣṭisahasrāṇi raudrā jagmuśśivājñayā | kutūhalayutāḥ prītā mahotsavasamanvitāḥ
Atas perintah Śiva, enam puluh ribu gaṇa Rudra yang garang berangkat. Penuh rasa ingin tahu dan sukacita, mereka maju sebagai peserta perayaan suci yang agung.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Sthala Purana: Not tied to a Jyotirliṅga; it highlights Śiva’s ājñā (command) organizing the cosmic-retinue (gaṇas) for a divine festival.
Significance: Emphasizes śaraṇāgati to Śiva’s command and the ideal of serving in the Lord’s retinue; inspires devotees to participate in utsavas and temple processions as sacred duty.
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as the supreme Lord (Pati) whose will harmonizes even mighty forces; the gaṇas’ joyful obedience models disciplined devotion where power is sanctified by divine command.
The verse emphasizes Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord who commands and guides; such lordship is central to Linga worship, where devotees approach Śiva as the accessible, directive, grace-giving Presence.
Adopt an “utsava-bhāva” in worship—serve with gladness and reverence; practically, chant the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with disciplined obedience to dharma, as if following Śiva’s ājñā.