Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 46
नारदतपोवर्णनम्
Nārada’s Austerities Described
श्रुत्वा मुनिवचो विष्णुस्समदं कारणं ततः । ज्ञातवानखिलं स्मृत्वा शिवपादाम्बुजं हृदि
śrutvā munivaco viṣṇussamadaṃ kāraṇaṃ tataḥ | jñātavānakhilaṃ smṛtvā śivapādāmbujaṃ hṛdi
Setelah mendengar kata-kata sang resi, Viṣṇu memahami sebab sejati dari keangkuhan itu; dan dengan mengingat padma-kaki Śiva di dalam hati, beliau mengetahui semuanya.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that true knowledge of the ultimate cause becomes clear when the mind turns inward in devotion—remembering Śiva, the Pati, in the heart; devotion and right understanding mature together.
Remembering Śiva’s lotus-feet is a Saguna focus that steadies the mind; in Shiva Purana practice, such heartfelt remembrance supports Linga-worship by anchoring awareness in Śiva as the supreme cause behind creation.
A simple practice is hṛdaya-smaraṇa—silent remembrance of Śiva in the heart—often paired with japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” to stabilize devotion and insight.