Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 6
देवगुरुप्रेषणम्
Himālaya Mission of the Gods’ Preceptor / The Gods Send Their Guru
ब्रह्मोवाच । इत्यालोच्य सुरास्सर्वे कृत्वा चामन्त्रणं मिथः । प्रस्थापयितुमैच्छंस्ते गुरुं तत्र सुविस्मिताः
brahmovāca | ityālocya surāssarve kṛtvā cāmantraṇaṃ mithaḥ | prasthāpayitumaicchaṃste guruṃ tatra suvismitāḥ
Brahmā nói: Sau khi đã suy xét như vậy, chư thiên hết thảy, sau khi từ biệt nhau, đứng đó trong niềm kinh ngạc lớn, mong muốn sai vị Guru của mình lên đường (thi hành sứ mệnh đã định).
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Significance: Illustrates devas acting under limited knowledge and agenda (tirodhāna over jīvas), setting up the narrative that ultimately highlights Śiva’s supremacy and grace.
FAQs
It highlights disciplined divine conduct: even the Devas deliberate, seek consensus, and take proper leave before action—reflecting humility and alignment with dharma under the guiding principle of Guru-tattva.
In Shaiva Siddhanta, approach to Saguna Shiva (worshipful, gracious Lord) is guided by right instruction; this verse emphasizes that sacred action proceeds under guidance and permission—an attitude central to orderly Linga worship and temple discipline.
Adopt sankalpa and respectful permission-taking (ācāra): begin worship with remembrance of the Guru and Lord Shiva, then proceed with mantra-japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with a composed, deliberate mind.