Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 15
शङ्खचूडवधकथनम् / The Account of Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Slaying
प्रणम्य च विधातारं दातारं सर्वसंपदाम् । तुष्टुवुर्विकलाः प्रोचुः स्ववृत्तांतं विशेषतः
praṇamya ca vidhātāraṃ dātāraṃ sarvasaṃpadām | tuṣṭuvurvikalāḥ procuḥ svavṛttāṃtaṃ viśeṣataḥ
Setelah bersujud kepada Sang Penata Takdir, pemberi segala kemakmuran, orang-orang yang gelisah itu memuji-Nya; lalu mereka menceritakan dengan rinci apa yang telah menimpa mereka.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
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It presents the Shaiva path of śaraṇāgati (taking refuge): first bowing to Shiva as the supreme dispenser of karma and grace, then offering stuti (praise) and a truthful narration of one’s condition—an inner act of humility that prepares the devotee for anugraha (divine favor).
The verse reflects Saguna-upāsanā: approaching the Lord as the personal bestower of all auspiciousness. In Linga worship, this attitude is expressed through namaskāra, stotra, and nivedana (placing one’s life-story at the Lord’s feet) before seeking protection and boons.
A simple practice is implied: begin with namaskāra to Shiva, recite a short stotra or the Pañcākṣarī mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya"), and then offer a sincere self-review (confession and prayer) as one’s inner nivedana.