Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 49
गणेश-षण्मुखयोः विवाहविचारः / Deliberation on the Marriages of Gaṇeśa and Ṣaṇmukha
ततः शिवा शिवश्चैव पुत्रं बुद्धिविचक्षणम् । सुप्रशस्योचतुः प्रीत्या तौ यथार्थप्रभाषिणम्
tataḥ śivā śivaścaiva putraṃ buddhivicakṣaṇam | supraśasyocatuḥ prītyā tau yathārthaprabhāṣiṇam
அப்போது சிவையும் சிவனும் மகிழ்ந்து, உண்மையும் பொருத்தமுமாகப் பேசும் அறிவு நுண்ணறிவுடைய தம் புதல்வனை மிகுந்து புகழ்ந்தனர்।
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights a Shaiva virtue: yathārtha-vāk (truthful, fitting speech) grounded in buddhi (discernment). Divine praise from Śiva and Śivā signifies anugraha (grace) toward dharmic conduct, showing that clarity, truth, and right intention are honored on the path of bhakti.
Though the Liṅga is not directly named here, the verse reflects Saguna Śiva’s compassionate, relational aspect—He guides and affirms devotees through approval and grace. In Liṅga worship, this translates into cultivating inner purity so one’s speech and mind align with satya and dharma while offering devotion.
A practical takeaway is satya-sādhana: before japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” resolve to speak truthfully and appropriately (yathārtha). This aligns mantra-japa with ethical discipline, making devotion steadier and more effective.