Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 10
नारदतपोवर्णनम्
Nārada’s Austerities Described
इन्द्र उवाच । मित्रवर्य्य महावीर सर्वदा हितकारक । शृणु प्रीत्या वचो मे त्वं कुरु साहाय्यमात्मना
indra uvāca | mitravaryya mahāvīra sarvadā hitakāraka | śṛṇu prītyā vaco me tvaṃ kuru sāhāyyamātmanā
Sinabi ni Indra: “O pinakamainam na kaibigan, O dakilang bayani, na laging gumagawa ng kabutihan—pakinggan mo nang may pag-ibig ang aking mga salita, at tulungan mo ako sa sarili mong lakas.”
Indra
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse highlights the dharmic principle of seeking support through respectful, affectionate speech and right alliance—an attitude that, in Shaiva understanding, prepares the mind for receiving grace (anugraha) and acting for the welfare (hita) of the world.
Though Shiva or the Linga is not named here, the Rudra Saṃhitā frames worldly order as upheld through right intention and assistance; such cooperation ultimately points toward Saguna Shiva as the Lord who stabilizes creation when beings act in harmony with dharma.
A practical takeaway is bhakti-informed speech and intention (saṅkalpa) before worship—approaching prayer or japa with prīti (devotional warmth) and humility, which complements practices like Panchākṣarī japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).