Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 38
तारकपीडितदेवशरणागतिḥ — The Devas Seek Refuge from Tāraka
ब्रह्मोवाच । तेजोसारमिदं स्वर्गं राज्यं त्वं परिपासि नः । यदर्थं सुतपस्तप्तं वाञ्छसि त्वं ततोऽधिकम्
brahmovāca | tejosāramidaṃ svargaṃ rājyaṃ tvaṃ paripāsi naḥ | yadarthaṃ sutapastaptaṃ vāñchasi tvaṃ tato'dhikam
梵天说道：“此天界乃光辉威德之精髓，而你守护着我们的王权。你为何修行如此严酷的苦行——难道还渴求比这更大的赐予吗？”
Brahma
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
The verse contrasts worldly or celestial attainments (Svarga and sovereignty) with a higher aim sought through tapas—hinting that the true seeker aspires beyond temporary pleasures toward Shiva’s supreme grace and liberation.
In the Rudrasaṃhitā’s devotional frame, even exalted heavenly status is not the final goal; the higher “more than this” is fulfilled through devotion to Saguna Shiva (often centered on Linga worship) that matures into Shiva’s saving grace.
The direct practice implied is disciplined tapas—steady vows, restraint, and Shiva-oriented worship; in Shiva Purana practice this is commonly supported by japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with purity observances.