Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 29
सतीचरिते पितृगृहे आशीर्वाद-वचनम् तथा यौवनारम्भः — Satī at her father’s house: blessings and the onset of youth
एतस्मिन्नंतरे देवा मुनयश्चाखिला मुने । विष्णुं मां च पुरस्कृत्य ययुर्द्रष्टुं सतीतपः
etasminnaṃtare devā munayaścākhilā mune | viṣṇuṃ māṃ ca puraskṛtya yayurdraṣṭuṃ satītapaḥ
ਹੇ ਮੁਨੀ, ਇਸ ਦਰਮਿਆਨ ਸਾਰੇ ਦੇਵਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਰਿਸ਼ੀ—ਵਿਸ਼ਨੂ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅੱਗੇ ਰੱਖ ਕੇ—ਸਤੀ ਦੇ ਤਪ ਨੂੰ ਵੇਖਣ ਲਈ ਚਲੇ ਗਏ।
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga account; depicts devas and munis approaching to witness tapas—an archetype of how extraordinary austerity becomes a cosmic event drawing divine attention.
Significance: Teaches that sincere tapas becomes ‘darśanīya’ (worthy of being beheld), inspiring even devas; encourages pilgrims to seek satsanga and witness/learn from exemplary sādhana.
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse highlights the sanctity and spiritual power of Satī’s tapas: even the devas and sages are drawn to witness it, indicating that sincere austerity aligned with dharma becomes a catalyst for divine attention and the unfolding of Śiva’s sacred leelā.
By naming Śiva as a present, personal leader among the gods (Saguna aspect), the verse reflects the Purāṇic mode of devotion where divine presence guides seekers; Satī’s tapas exemplifies the inner discipline that supports outward worship such as Liṅga-pūjā and mantra-japa.
The direct practice implied is tapas supported by steady mantra-oriented devotion—especially japa with Śiva-centered remembrance (commonly the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”)—as the inner foundation of worship.