Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 14
गणेश-षण्मुखयोः विवाहविचारः / Deliberation on the Marriages of Gaṇeśa and Ṣaṇmukha
किं कर्तव्यं कथं कार्यो विवाहविधिरेतयोः । इति निश्चित्य ताभ्यां वै युक्तिश्च रचिताद्भुता
kiṃ kartavyaṃ kathaṃ kāryo vivāhavidhiretayoḥ | iti niścitya tābhyāṃ vai yuktiśca racitādbhutā
Решив: «Что следует сделать и как совершить брачный обряд для этих двоих?», они вдвоём и впрямь составили поистине дивный замысел.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse highlights dharmic discernment (niścaya) before action: even in worldly rites like marriage, the righteous course is chosen thoughtfully, showing that orderly conduct aligned with dharma supports harmony and auspiciousness under Shiva’s cosmic governance.
Though not explicitly mentioning Linga worship, it reflects Saguna Shiva’s realm where divine events unfold through proper rites and wise planning; such narratives teach devotees that sacred order and intention are integral to living in Shiva’s auspicious presence.
The takeaway is sankalpa with clarity—determine the right procedure before performing any rite; devotees may pair this with a brief Panchakshara japa (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) to steady intention prior to ceremonies.