Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 45
शिवस्य आश्वासनं हरि-ब्रह्मणोः तथा शङ्खचूडवृत्तान्तकथनम् / Śiva’s Reassurance to Hari and Brahmā; Account of Śaṅkhacūḍa’s Origin
तत्रागत्याखिलं वृत्तं देवेभ्यो विनिवेद्य तौ । तानादाय ब्रह्मविष्णू कैलासं ययतुर्गिरिम्
tatrāgatyākhilaṃ vṛttaṃ devebhyo vinivedya tau | tānādāya brahmaviṣṇū kailāsaṃ yayaturgirim
तत्रागत्य तौ अखिलं वृत्तं देवेभ्यो विनिवेद्य; तान् देवान् आदाय ब्रह्मविष्णू कैलासं गिरिं ययतुः।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Sthala Purana: The verse functions as a narrative bridge: Brahmā and Viṣṇu gather the devas and proceed to Kailāsa to seek Śiva’s intervention, a common Purāṇic motif of divine refuge rather than a specific Jyotirliṅga origin episode.
Significance: Kailāsa signifies the supreme abode of Pati (Śiva) where the bound powers (devas as limited agents) seek restoration through grace and right order.
FAQs
It highlights that even the highest cosmic authorities (Brahmā and Viṣṇu) and the devas ultimately seek resolution by approaching Lord Śiva at Kailāsa, affirming Śiva as Pati (the Supreme Lord) who grants protection and order.
Their journey to Kailāsa symbolizes turning toward Śiva’s accessible, compassionate Saguna presence—where devotees and devas alike seek refuge—often expressed in Śaiva practice through Linga-worship as the tangible focus of surrender and grace.
The takeaway is śaraṇāgati (seeking refuge): approach Śiva with a truthful account of one’s situation, then steady the mind with japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") as a devotional means of aligning with Śiva’s protection.