Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 21
दाक्षयज्ञप्रस्थान-प्रश्नः
Satī Inquires about the Departure for Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
सुहृदामेष वै धर्मस्सुहृद्भिस्सह संगतिः । कुर्वंति यन्महादेव सुहृदः प्रीतिवर्द्धिनीम्
suhṛdāmeṣa vai dharmassuhṛdbhissaha saṃgatiḥ | kurvaṃti yanmahādeva suhṛdaḥ prītivarddhinīm
Ito nga ang dharma ng tunay na mga kaibigan: ang makisama sa mga kaibigan at, O Mahādeva, kumilos sa paraang nagpapalago ng pag-ibig at mabuting kalooban sa isa’t isa.
Suta Goswami
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It teaches that dharma is not merely ritual but also relational purity—nurturing loving companionship (satsanga) that supports devotion to Śiva and steadies the mind toward liberation.
In Saguna Śiva worship, devotion matures through a community of well-wishers; friendship that increases goodwill becomes a practical support for regular Linga-pūjā, mantra-japa, and disciplined conduct.
It implies satsanga as a practice: gather with Shiva devotees for japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), shared worship, and speech/actions that increase prīti rather than conflict.