Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 32
रुद्र-विष्णोः ऐकत्व-उपदेशः तथा धर्म-आज्ञा
Instruction on Rudra–Viṣṇu Unity and Divine Injunctions
महिमा च मदीयोद्य वर्द्धितो भवता ध्रुवम् । कदाचिदगुणश्चैव जायते क्षम्यतामिति
mahimā ca madīyodya varddhito bhavatā dhruvam | kadācidaguṇaścaiva jāyate kṣamyatāmiti
निश्चितच आज तुमच्यामुळे माझी महिमा वाढली आहे. तरी कधी कधी काही दोष होतो—कृपया तो क्षमा करा।
Brahmā (in the Sṛṣṭi narrative, addressing Lord Śiva/Rudra with humility)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Type: stotra
Role: nurturing
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva virtue of humility: even exalted beings acknowledge that imperfections can arise and seek Śiva’s forgiveness, implying that grace (anugraha) purifies the soul beyond its faults.
Linga/Saguna worship emphasizes approaching Śiva as the compassionate Lord who accepts confession and devotion; the verse models an attitude of reverence and surrender that makes worship fruitful.
A practical takeaway is daily repentance and surrender during japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya), concluding worship with a kṣamā-prārthanā (prayer for forgiveness) alongside bhasma/rudrākṣa-dhāraṇa if one follows those observances.