Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
देवगुरुप्रेषणम्
Himālaya Mission of the Gods’ Preceptor / The Gods Send Their Guru
ब्रह्मोवाच । इत्यालोच्य सुरास्सर्वे कृत्वा चामन्त्रणं मिथः । प्रस्थापयितुमैच्छंस्ते गुरुं तत्र सुविस्मिताः
brahmovāca | ityālocya surāssarve kṛtvā cāmantraṇaṃ mithaḥ | prasthāpayitumaicchaṃste guruṃ tatra suvismitāḥ
பிரம்மா கூறினார்—இவ்வாறு ஆலோசித்து, எல்லா தேவர்களும் ஒருவருக்கொருவர் விடைபெற்றனர். பின்னர் அவர்கள் மிகுந்த வியப்புடன் அங்கே நின்று, குருவை (அந்த பணிக்காக) அனுப்ப விரும்பினர்.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Significance: Illustrates devas acting under limited knowledge and agenda (tirodhāna over jīvas), setting up the narrative that ultimately highlights Śiva’s supremacy and grace.
FAQs
It highlights disciplined divine conduct: even the Devas deliberate, seek consensus, and take proper leave before action—reflecting humility and alignment with dharma under the guiding principle of Guru-tattva.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, approach to Saguna Shiva (worshipful, gracious Lord) is guided by right instruction; this verse emphasizes that sacred action proceeds under guidance and permission—an attitude central to orderly Linga worship and temple discipline.
Adopt sankalpa and respectful permission-taking (ācāra): begin worship with remembrance of the Guru and Lord Shiva, then proceed with mantra-japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a composed, deliberate mind.