Shloka 44

देवस्तुतिवर्णनम् (Deva-stuti-varṇana) — “Description of the Gods’ Hymn/Praise”

Devanagari script

सर्वदेवमयं दिव्यं रथं परमशोभनम् । रचयामास विश्वार्थे विश्वकर्मा तदाज्ञया

Transliteration

sarvadevamayaṃ divyaṃ rathaṃ paramaśobhanam | racayāmāsa viśvārthe viśvakarmā tadājñayā

Translation

ఆ ఆజ్ఞచేత విశ్వకర్మ విశ్వహితార్థం సర్వదేవమయమైన, దివ్యమైన, పరమశోభనమైన రథాన్ని నిర్మించాడు।

Word by Word

• सर्वदेवमयम्: consisting of all gods
• सर्वदेवमयम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व-देव-मय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन; विशेषण (adjectival)

• दिव्यम्: divine
• दिव्यम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दिव्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण

• रथम्: chariot
• रथम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• परमशोभनम्: supremely splendid
• परमशोभनम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: परम-शोभन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण

• रचयामास: constructed / caused to be made
• रचयामास: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: रच् (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकार (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद; ‘रचय’ इति णिच्-प्रयोग (causative stem)

• विश्वार्थे: for the sake of the world / in the world’s purpose
• विश्वार्थे: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विश्व-अर्थ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन

• विश्वकर्मा: Viśvakarmā (the divine architect)
• विश्वकर्मा: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विश्व-कर्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (कर्ता), एकवचन

• तत्-आज्ञया: by/according to that command
• तत्-आज्ञया: Karana/Hetu (करण/हेतु)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक) + आज्ञा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण/हेतु), एकवचन; ‘तदाज्ञया’ = तत् + आज्ञया (सन्धि)

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: sthiti

Shiva Form: Rudra

Jyotirlinga Context

Significance: Depicts divine orchestration for loka-saṅgraha (welfare of the world): sacred narratives at temples often mirror this theme—Śiva’s command aligns all deva-śaktis toward protection and restoration of dharma.

Characters & Entities

• Vishvakarma
• Devas

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It shows that even the collective powers of the devas become effective only when aligned with the higher divine ordinance; cosmic instruments are created for lokasaṅgraha (the welfare of the world), pointing to Shiva as the supreme governor (Pati) whose will harmonizes all forces.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

The verse highlights Saguna governance—divine command manifesting as a tangible support (the chariot). In Linga worship, devotees honor Shiva as the unseen source (Nirguna) who also empowers visible forms and functions (Saguna) for protection and dharma.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is to begin actions with sankalpa and japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), offering the fruits to Shiva for viśvārtha (universal good), reinforcing alignment of personal energy with divine order.