Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 39
नारदमोहवर्णनम् — Description of Nārada’s Delusion
तत्र रुद्रगणौ द्वौ तद्रक्षणार्थं समागतौ । विप्ररूपधरौ गूढौ तत्रेदं जज्ञतुः परम्
tatra rudragaṇau dvau tadrakṣaṇārthaṃ samāgatau | viprarūpadharau gūḍhau tatredaṃ jajñatuḥ param
そこへ、それを守護するためルドラの従者が二人来臨した。彼らは身を隠し、バラモンの姿を装って、その場における至上の事を知り得た。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
FAQs
It shows that Rudra’s divine power safeguards sacred purposes through his gaṇas, who work subtly and invisibly; protection of dharma often happens in hidden ways, while the “supreme” (param) truth remains the real aim behind the event.
Rudra’s attendants protecting “that” indicates the sanctity surrounding Shiva’s manifested (saguṇa) presence—whether a sacred site, vow, or emblem of worship—affirming that Shiva’s worship is guarded by divine order even when it is not outwardly seen.
The verse suggests gupta-bhakti (quiet, steady devotion): protect one’s sādhana through discipline, secrecy of mantra-japa when needed, and maintaining purity—supporting practices like japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and regular worship with reverence.