Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 33
मेना-शिवदर्शन-प्रस्थानम् | Menā’s Quest to Behold Śiva
Departure for Śiva’s Darśana
एतस्मिन्नन्तरे तत्र विष्णुर्देवस्समागतः । सर्वशोभान्वितः श्रीमान्मेघश्यामश्चतुर्भुजः
etasminnantare tatra viṣṇurdevassamāgataḥ | sarvaśobhānvitaḥ śrīmānmeghaśyāmaścaturbhujaḥ
Ngay lúc ấy, tại chính nơi đó, Đức Viṣṇu quang lâm—rực rỡ đủ mọi vẻ huy hoàng, uy nghi sáng chói, sắc thân đen như mây, và có bốn tay.
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
FAQs
It highlights divine coordination in sacred events: Viṣṇu’s auspicious arrival signifies that even the foremost devas participate in and honor the unfolding of Śiva-centered cosmic purpose, supporting dharma and devotion.
By describing Viṣṇu’s saguna form—splendid, four-armed—it reinforces that saguna contemplation is a valid devotional support; within the Shiva Purana’s Shaiva frame, such divine manifestations ultimately align toward reverence of Śiva, often culminating in Linga-centered worship and grace.
Takeaway: cultivate darśana-bhāva—mentally visualize the deity with auspicious attributes while chanting a Shiva mantra (especially the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and offer simple worship with purity and steadiness.