Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 8
Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise
स इत्थमादिश्य सुरानजस्तु तै: समन्वित: पितृभि: सप्रजेशै: । ययौ स्वधिष्ण्यान्निलयं पुरद्विष: कैलासमद्रिप्रवरं प्रियं प्रभो: ॥ ८ ॥
sa ittham ādiśya surān ajas tu taiḥ samanvitaḥ pitṛbhiḥ sa-prajeśaiḥ yayau sva-dhiṣṇyān nilayaṁ pura-dviṣaḥ kailāsam adri-pravaraṁ priyaṁ prabhoḥ
Matapos turuan ang mga diyos, ang mga Pitā, at ang mga panginoon ng mga nilalang, isinama sila ni Aja (Brahmā) at nagtungo sa tahanan ni Panginoong Śiva, ang banal na burol na Kailāsa.
The abode of Lord Śiva, which is known as Kailāsa, is described in the fourteen verses which follow.
FAQs
After the upheaval surrounding Dakṣa’s sacrifice, Brahmā led the demigods (along with the Pitṛs and Prajāpatis) to Śiva’s abode to seek restoration of harmony and proper order.
“Puradviṣ” refers to Lord Śiva as the destroyer of the three cities (Tripura), highlighting his supreme power to remove formidable obstacles and protect cosmic order.
It teaches that after conflict, guidance from wise leadership and a humble approach to reconciliation—going to the right authority with respect—helps restore peace and stability.