Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 38
नारदतपोवर्णनम्
Nārada’s Austerities Described
तदाकर्ण्य विधिस्सोथ स्मृत्वा शम्भुपदाम्बुजम् । ज्ञात्वा सर्वं कारणं तन्निषिषेध सुतं तदा
tadākarṇya vidhissotha smṛtvā śambhupadāmbujam | jñātvā sarvaṃ kāraṇaṃ tanniṣiṣedha sutaṃ tadā
हे ऐकून विधाता ब्रह्मदेवांनी शंभूच्या चरणकमलांचे स्मरण केले. सर्वांचे खरे कारण जाणून त्यांनी तत्क्षणी पुत्राला त्या कृत्यापासून रोखले.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating the Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa account to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It shows that remembrance of Śiva (Śambhu’s lotus-feet) restores right understanding: when Brahmā recognizes Śiva as the ultimate cause (Pati), impulsive or ego-born action is checked and aligned with dharma.
Remembering Śiva’s lotus-feet reflects saguna-upāsanā—turning the mind to Śiva’s gracious form and refuge. In Purāṇic practice, such remembrance naturally supports Liṅga-worship as a concrete focus for devotion and surrender.
Smaraṇa (devotional recollection) of Śiva—mentally dwelling on Śiva’s feet—paired with japa such as “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” is implied as a quick means to regain clarity and restrain harmful impulses.