Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 63
शिवविहारवर्णनम् (Śivavihāra-varṇana) — “Description of Śiva’s Divine Pastimes/Sojourn”
दुःखकोलाहलस्तत्र बभूव त्रिदिवौकसाम् । मिश्रितश्शिव संस्तुत्याऽसुरार्त्तानां मुनीश्वर
duḥkhakolāhalastatra babhūva tridivaukasām | miśritaśśiva saṃstutyā'surārttānāṃ munīśvara
O panginoon ng mga muni, doon ay sumiklab ang kaguluhan ng dalamhati sa mga naninirahan sa tatlong langit, na nahalo sa mga himno ng pagpupuri kay Śiva, habang nasasaksihan nila ang pagdurusa ng mga asurang pinahihirapan.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Type: stotra
Offering: dhupa
FAQs
It shows that in times of cosmic disturbance, even the devas turn inward to Shiva-stuti—affirming Shiva (Pati) as the ultimate refuge who transcends the turmoil of pashu (beings) bound by pasha (affliction).
The verse emphasizes Shiva-saṃstuti as immediate support during crisis; in Shaiva practice this is embodied through Saguna worship—especially Linga-pūjā—where devotees approach Shiva with praise, surrender, and prayer for protection and right order (dharma).
A practical takeaway is to perform Shiva-stuti/japa—especially the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—as a stabilizing sadhana when fear or upheaval arises, optionally supported by Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrāksha as Shaiva disciplines.