Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 28
मयस्य शिवस्तुतिः — Maya’s Hymn to Śiva
and Śiva’s Gracious Response
युष्माकं भविता नैव कुगतिर्दुःखदायिनी । शिववासा यतो यूयं देवर्षिहितकारकाः
yuṣmākaṃ bhavitā naiva kugatirduḥkhadāyinī | śivavāsā yato yūyaṃ devarṣihitakārakāḥ
สำหรับพวกท่าน จะไม่มีทุคติอันก่อทุกข์เกิดขึ้นเลย เพราะท่านเป็นผู้อาศัยในศิวธาม และเป็นผู้เกื้อกูลต่อเหล่าเทพและฤๅษี
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It teaches that those aligned with Śiva and acting for dharma are protected from “kugati” (spiritual and existential downfall). In a Shaiva Siddhanta sense, Pati (Śiva) grants anugraha (grace) that removes suffering and secures the devotee’s auspicious path.
Calling devotees “śivavāsāḥ” implies living in Śiva’s presence through Saguna worship—Linga-pūjā, mantra, and service. By taking refuge in the tangible form of Śiva (the Linga and His compassionate lordship), the devotee is steadied in dharma and protected from painful consequences.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate Śiva-śaraṇāgati (taking refuge in Śiva) through daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and regular Linga-abhiṣeka; this embodies “dwelling with Śiva” and supports fearlessness and right action.