गोत्र-प्रवर-प्रश्नः तथा तिथ्यादि-कीर्तनं
Gotra–Pravara Inquiry and Proclamation of Auspicious Time
महेश्वरस्य गांभीर्यं ज्ञात्वा सर्वे विचक्षणाः । सविस्मया महामोदान्विताः प्रोचुः परस्परम्
maheśvarasya gāṃbhīryaṃ jñātvā sarve vicakṣaṇāḥ | savismayā mahāmodānvitāḥ procuḥ parasparam
Nhận ra sự thâm trầm và uy nghiêm sâu xa của đức Mahādeva, hết thảy những bậc minh triết, tràn đầy kinh ngạc và đại hỷ, liền bàn luận với nhau.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
It shows that when seekers truly perceive Mahādeva’s gambhīrya—His unshakable, all-knowing depth—the heart naturally moves from mere observation to reverent wonder and inner joy, strengthening bhakti and steadiness of mind.
The verse reflects the Saguna experience of Śiva: devotees encounter His majesty and profound presence and respond with awe. Such contemplation is central to Liṅga-worship, where the devotee meditates on Śiva’s immeasurable depth embodied in the sacred symbol.
A practical takeaway is silent contemplation (dhyāna) on Śiva’s gambhīrya while repeating the Pañcākṣarī mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” allowing awe to settle into calm devotion.