Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 25
हिमवतः सुमङ्गलोत्सव-नगररचना
Himavān’s Auspicious Festival Preparations and City Adornment
तथैवाहं सुतैवेदैस्सिद्धैश्च परिवारितः । कृत्रिमो निर्मितस्तद्वत्पठन्सूक्तानि नारद
tathaivāhaṃ sutaivedaissiddhaiśca parivāritaḥ | kṛtrimo nirmitastadvatpaṭhansūktāni nārada
同じように、ああスータよ、我もまたヴェーダとシッダたちに囲まれていた。我は作り物として造形された姿となり、同様に聖なる讃歌を誦した、ああナーラダよ。
Brahma (narrating to Narada)
Tattva Level: pasha
Type: stotra
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights that even exalted, created or assumed forms gain sanctity through association with Vedic revelation and the presence of Siddhas—pointing to the Shaiva view that true spiritual authority rests on śāstra (scripture) and realized beings, culminating in devotion to Pati (Shiva).
By describing a ‘constructed’ form that still recites sacred hymns and is attended by Vedic and perfected forces, the verse supports the Purāṇic principle that Saguna manifestations (including Linga worship) are valid, consecrated supports (ālambana) for approaching the transcendent Shiva.
Regular pāṭha (recitation) of sūktas/mantras with scriptural fidelity—especially Shaiva mantra-japa such as the Pañcākṣarī ‘Om Namaḥ Śivāya’—is implied as a practical means to align one’s worship with Vedic sanctity.