Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 37
जालन्धरस्य दूतप्रेषणम् — Jalandhara Sends an Envoy to Kailāsa
The Provocation of Śiva
सनत्कुमार उवाच । महादेवो वचः श्रुत्वा ब्राह्मणस्य तदा मुने । अब्रवीत्स्वगणं तं वै दीनानाथप्रियः प्रभुः
sanatkumāra uvāca | mahādevo vacaḥ śrutvā brāhmaṇasya tadā mune | abravītsvagaṇaṃ taṃ vai dīnānāthapriyaḥ prabhuḥ
Wika ni Sanatkumāra: O pantas, nang marinig ni Mahādeva ang mga salita ng brāhmaṇa, ang Panginoong mahal ng mga walang-kaya at kanlungan ng mga nagdurusa, ay nagsalita sa Kanyang sariling mga gaṇa na tagasunod.
Sanatkumara
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as the compassionate Pati (Lord) who responds to the cry of the distressed; in Shaiva devotion, this affirms śaraṇāgati (taking refuge) as a direct spiritual path supported by the Lord’s grace.
By portraying Mahādeva as an active, responsive Lord who commands His gaṇas, the verse emphasizes Saguna Śiva—worshipped in accessible forms such as the Śiva-liṅga—who engages with devotees and protects them.
A practical takeaway is to approach Śiva with humble refuge and japa—especially the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—seeking His protection and guidance, as the Lord is described as the beloved refuge of the helpless.