Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 10
गणेशविवाहोत्सवः तथा सिद्धि-बुद्धि-सन्तानवर्णनम् | Gaṇeśa’s Wedding Festival and the Progeny of Siddhi & Buddhi
तावश्च नारदेनैव प्राप्तो गेहे महात्मना । यथार्थं वच्मि नोऽसत्यं न छलेन न मत्सरात्
tāvaśca nāradenaiva prāpto gehe mahātmanā | yathārthaṃ vacmi no'satyaṃ na chalena na matsarāt
随后，大心的那罗陀（Nārada）来到他们家中，确实见到了那二位。我所言皆为实情，并非虚妄——既非出于欺诳，也非出于嫉妒。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse emphasizes satya (truthfulness) and purity of intention—speech aligned with reality, free from deceit and envy—qualities that support Shaiva dharma and mature bhakti toward Lord Shiva.
Linga worship is upheld by inner purity (antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi). Approaching Saguna Shiva with truthful speech and without jealousy mirrors the sincerity expected in pūjā, mantra-japa, and vrata observances.
A practical takeaway is satya-vrata in daily life: begin japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” after a brief self-check to renounce छल (deceit) and मत्सर (envy), making the worship mentally and ethically pure.