Shloka 32
गणसमागमः (Śiva Summons the Gaṇas for the Great Festival)
किम्बहूक्तेन देवर्षे सर्वलोकनिवासिनः । आययुस्स्वगणाश्शम्भोः प्रीत्या वै शङ्करोत्सवे
kimbahūktena devarṣe sarvalokanivāsinaḥ | āyayussvagaṇāśśambhoḥ prītyā vai śaṅkarotsave
ഹേ ദേവർഷേ, അധികം പറയേണ്ടതെന്ത്? സർവ്വലോകനിവാസികൾ—ശംഭുവിന്റെ സ്വന്തം ഗണങ്ങളും—ശങ്കരോത്സവത്തിലേക്ക് പ്രീതിയോടെ ആനന്ദത്തോടെ വന്നു.
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadashiva
FAQs
The verse highlights that Śiva’s grace draws all beings—across all realms—into joyful devotion; the “festival of Śaṅkara” symbolizes collective bhakti that softens the pashu (bound soul) and turns it toward Pati (Śiva).
An utsava is a Saguna-focused mode of worship—celebrating Śiva with form, names, and rites. Such outward celebration supports inner remembrance, preparing the devotee for deeper contemplation of Śiva beyond form.
Participate in Śiva-utsava with sincere prīti (loving intent): chant the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” offer worship (pūjā/abhisheka), and keep steady remembrance of Śiva while joining communal devotion.