एवं ज्ञात्वा महादेव परया दयया विभो । सेनानीर्दीयतां कश्चित्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुतः
evaṃ jñātvā mahādeva parayā dayayā vibho | senānīrdīyatāṃ kaścittriṣu lokeṣu viśrutaḥ
Biết vậy, ôi Mahādeva, bậc Đại Chủ Tể! Xin vì lòng đại bi tối thượng mà ban một vị thống soái, người lừng danh khắp ba cõi.
Mārkaṇḍeya (quoting the Devas’ appeal to Śiva)
Scene: A council of devas in reverent posture petitions Mahādeva for a world-renowned commander; Śiva is serene, compassionate, and listening.
When dharma is threatened, humble prayer and reliance on divine compassion become the doorway to restoration.
None directly; it continues the origin narrative connected to the Narmadā tīrtha account.
A supplicatory appeal (prārthanā) to Śiva; no specific rite is detailed.