Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 16
देवस्तुतिवर्णनम् (Deva-stuti-varṇana) — “Description of the Gods’ Hymn/Praise”
दुद्रुवुस्ते भयाविष्टा देवा हाहेति वादिनः । अपतन्मुनयश्चान्ये विह्वलत्वं बभूव ह
dudruvuste bhayāviṣṭā devā hāheti vādinaḥ | apatanmunayaścānye vihvalatvaṃ babhūva ha
ते देव भयाने व्याकुळ होऊन “हाय! हाय!” असे आर्तपणे म्हणत पळून गेले. इतर मुनिही कोसळले आणि अत्यंत विह्वल झाले.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Bhairava
FAQs
It highlights that even exalted beings like devas and sages can be shaken when confronted with overwhelming cosmic forces; in Shaiva understanding, true steadiness arises from taking refuge in Pati (Shiva), not from status or power.
The verse underscores the need for a tangible refuge during turmoil—Saguna Shiva worship, especially the Shiva Linga, is presented in the Purana as a stable focus for surrender, protection, and grace when worldly supports fail.
A practical takeaway is to steady the mind with japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and cultivate śaraṇāgati (surrender); if practiced ritually, it may be supported with Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa as aids to remembrance.