Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 22
काली-परिचयः / Himagiri Presents Kālī (Pārvatī) to Śiva
प्रत्यहं चागमिष्यामि दर्शनार्थं तव प्रभो । अनया सुतया स्वामिन्निदेशं दातुमर्हसि
pratyahaṃ cāgamiṣyāmi darśanārthaṃ tava prabho | anayā sutayā svāminnideśaṃ dātumarhasi
“Wahai Tuhan, setiap hari aku akan datang untuk menatap-Mu. Wahai Tuan, sudilah memberi petunjuk-Mu melalui puteri ini (milikku).”
Himālaya (Himavān), father of Pārvatī
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
The verse highlights bhakti expressed as daily darśana (seeking the Lord’s presence) and śaraṇāgati (humble surrender), where the devotee asks Shiva to give the proper command that aligns life and family duties with divine will (Pati’s grace guiding the paśu toward upliftment).
The emphasis on “darśana” reflects Saguna worship—approaching Shiva as the personally accessible Lord who grants audience and guidance. In Shiva Purana practice, such daily approach is commonly fulfilled through Linga-darśana and pūjā, treating the Linga as the compassionate, present form of Shiva.
A practical takeaway is daily Shiva-darśana through Linga-pūjā with a steady vow: recite the Pañcākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” offer water and bilva leaves, and conclude with a prayer for Shiva’s “nideśa” (inner guidance) in conduct.