Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 39
संध्याचरित्रवर्णनम् (Sandhyā-caritra-varṇanam) — “Narration of Sandhyā’s Austerity and Encounter with Śiva”
ब्रह्मोवाच । इति श्रुत्वा वचस्तस्यश्शंकरो भक्तवत्सलः । उवाच सुप्रसन्नात्मा निष्पापायास्तयेरिते
brahmovāca | iti śrutvā vacastasyaśśaṃkaro bhaktavatsalaḥ | uvāca suprasannātmā niṣpāpāyāstayerite
Brahmā bersabda: Setelah mendengar kata-katanya demikian, Śaṅkara—yang sentiasa mengasihi para bhakta—berkata dengan hati yang amat berkenan, sebagai jawapan kepada ucapan wanita yang tidak berdosa itu.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: liberating
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as Bhaktavatsala—His grace is stirred by sincere devotion, and He responds with a tranquil, compassionate heart, emphasizing divine anugraha (grace) as central to spiritual uplift.
The verse presents Śiva in a personal (saguṇa) mode—listening and replying—supporting the Purāṇic teaching that Linga worship and heartfelt prayer invite Śiva’s accessible, responsive presence.
The takeaway is bhakti-driven upāsanā: approach Śiva with purity and sincerity—such as japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with a calm mind—trusting in His compassionate response.