Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 32
रुद्र-विष्णोः ऐकत्व-उपदेशः तथा धर्म-आज्ञा
Instruction on Rudra–Viṣṇu Unity and Divine Injunctions
महिमा च मदीयोद्य वर्द्धितो भवता ध्रुवम् । कदाचिदगुणश्चैव जायते क्षम्यतामिति
mahimā ca madīyodya varddhito bhavatā dhruvam | kadācidaguṇaścaiva jāyate kṣamyatāmiti
یقیناً آج آپ کے سبب میری عظمت بڑھ گئی ہے۔ پھر بھی کبھی کبھی کوئی لغزش ہو جاتی ہے—مہربانی فرما کر معاف کیجیے۔
Brahmā (in the Sṛṣṭi narrative, addressing Lord Śiva/Rudra with humility)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Type: stotra
Role: nurturing
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva virtue of humility: even exalted beings acknowledge that imperfections can arise and seek Śiva’s forgiveness, implying that grace (anugraha) purifies the soul beyond its faults.
Linga/Saguna worship emphasizes approaching Śiva as the compassionate Lord who accepts confession and devotion; the verse models an attitude of reverence and surrender that makes worship fruitful.
A practical takeaway is daily repentance and surrender during japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya), concluding worship with a kṣamā-prārthanā (prayer for forgiveness) alongside bhasma/rudrākṣa-dhāraṇa if one follows those observances.