Shloka 18
एवमस्त्विति तान्देवः प्रत्युक्त्वा प्राविशद्दिवम् ततो मयः स्वतपसा चक्रे वीरः पुराण्यथ
evamastviti tāndevaḥ pratyuktvā prāviśaddivam tato mayaḥ svatapasā cakre vīraḥ purāṇyatha
Dengan berkata, “Demikianlah jadinya,” Dewa itu menjawab mereka lalu memasuki alam syurga. Sesudah itu, Maya—sang wira—dengan kuasa tapa brata dirinya, membentuk kota-kota itu kemudian.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana to the sages; internal narrative about Deva and Maya)
FAQs
It shows that even mighty cosmic works (like Maya’s constructions) proceed only after divine assent—implying Shiva as Pati, the supreme regulator; Linga worship aligns the pashu (soul) with that sovereign order rather than with pasha (bondage).
Shiva-tattva is implied as the authoritative will that sanctions outcomes: the Deva simply declares “So be it” and withdraws to heaven, while all subsequent power (tapas and creation) unfolds within his overarching lordship.
Tapas (austerity) is highlighted as a yogic force; in Shaiva terms it is effective when subordinated to Pati (Shiva), otherwise it can strengthen pasha-like structures (egoic or asuric fortresses).