Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 8
देवस्तुतिः—नन्दिकेश्वरविज्ञप्तिः—शम्भोः समाधेः उत्थानम्
Devas’ Hymn, Nandikeśvara’s Petition, and Śiva’s Rising from Samādhi
ब्रह्मोवाच । एवं दयावता शंभुर्विज्ञप्तो नंदिना भृशम् । शनैश्शनैरुपरमद्ध्यानादुन्मील्य चाक्षिणी
brahmovāca | evaṃ dayāvatā śaṃbhurvijñapto naṃdinā bhṛśam | śanaiśśanairuparamaddhyānādunmīlya cākṣiṇī
梵天说道：就这样，慈悲的商婆在难陀因恳切祈请之下，渐渐止息禅观，缓缓睁开双眼。
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
It highlights Śiva’s karuṇā (compassion): though established in profound dhyāna, He responds to sincere devotion, showing that divine grace (anugraha) awakens and guides the soul toward liberation.
The verse portrays Saguna Śiva—personal and responsive—who can be approached through bhakti and prayer (as in Liṅga worship). The devotee’s petition draws the Lord’s attention, affirming relational worship alongside inner meditation.
Steady dhyāna with humility and prayerful surrender is implied; in Shaiva practice this is commonly supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") and devotional service (sevā) in the spirit of Nandin.