Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 29
सतीचरिते पितृगृहे आशीर्वाद-वचनम् तथा यौवनारम्भः — Satī at her father’s house: blessings and the onset of youth
एतस्मिन्नंतरे देवा मुनयश्चाखिला मुने । विष्णुं मां च पुरस्कृत्य ययुर्द्रष्टुं सतीतपः
etasminnaṃtare devā munayaścākhilā mune | viṣṇuṃ māṃ ca puraskṛtya yayurdraṣṭuṃ satītapaḥ
اے مُنی، اسی دوران تمام دیوتا اور رِشی—وشنو اور مجھے پیشِ پیش رکھ کر—ستی کے تپسیا کو دیکھنے کے لیے روانہ ہوئے۔
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga account; depicts devas and munis approaching to witness tapas—an archetype of how extraordinary austerity becomes a cosmic event drawing divine attention.
Significance: Teaches that sincere tapas becomes ‘darśanīya’ (worthy of being beheld), inspiring even devas; encourages pilgrims to seek satsanga and witness/learn from exemplary sādhana.
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse highlights the sanctity and spiritual power of Satī’s tapas: even the devas and sages are drawn to witness it, indicating that sincere austerity aligned with dharma becomes a catalyst for divine attention and the unfolding of Śiva’s sacred leelā.
By naming Śiva as a present, personal leader among the gods (Saguna aspect), the verse reflects the Purāṇic mode of devotion where divine presence guides seekers; Satī’s tapas exemplifies the inner discipline that supports outward worship such as Liṅga-pūjā and mantra-japa.
The direct practice implied is tapas supported by steady mantra-oriented devotion—especially japa with Śiva-centered remembrance (commonly the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”)—as the inner foundation of worship.