Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 18
मुनिमोहशमनम्
Pāśupata-yoga, Siddhis, Puruṣa-darśana, Saṃsāra, and Prāṇa-Rudra Pañcāhutī
शीघ्रत्वं सर्वभूतेषु द्वितीयं तु पदं स्मृतम् त्रैलोक्ये सर्वभूतानां महिम्ना चैव वन्दितम्
śīghratvaṃ sarvabhūteṣu dvitīyaṃ tu padaṃ smṛtam trailokye sarvabhūtānāṃ mahimnā caiva vanditam
Ang kabilisan kaugnay ng lahat ng nilalang ay inaalala bilang ikalawang katangian (pada). Sa tatlong daigdig, lahat ng nilalang ay yumuyuko at sumasamba sa Kanya, pinupuri ang Kanyang banal na kadakilaan.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Linga Purana’s praise of Shiva to the sages of Naimisharanya)
FAQs
It highlights Shiva’s śīghratva—His immediate responsiveness to all beings—encouraging the devotee to approach the Linga with trust that the Lord as Pati swiftly bestows protection and grace.
Shiva-tattva is shown as universally operative and praised across the three worlds: His power is not local or limited, but a majestic, all-reaching presence that can act swiftly for every pashu (individual soul).
The verse supports bhakti-centered Linga-puja and Pashupata orientation: steady remembrance and salutation (vandana) to Shiva, relying on His quick anugraha to loosen pāśa (bondage).