Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 44
पार्वत्याः तपः-परीक्षा (Śiva Tests Pārvatī’s Austerity)
ब्रह्मोवाच । इत्युक्ते च तदा तेन जटिलेन द्विजन्मना । उवाच पार्वती देवी स्वमुखेनैव तं द्विजम्
brahmovāca | ityukte ca tadā tena jaṭilena dvijanmanā | uvāca pārvatī devī svamukhenaiva taṃ dvijam
梵天说道：当那位结发的婆罗门如此说时，帕尔瓦蒂女神便以自己的言辞亲自答复那位两生者。
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: teaching
FAQs
It marks the transition from the ascetic’s statement to Devī Pārvatī’s authoritative reply, highlighting that divine instruction (śakti-upadeśa) arises directly from the Goddess, guiding seekers toward Shaiva understanding and right discernment.
Though this line is a narrative bridge, it frames Pārvatī’s forthcoming teaching—typically aligned with Saguna devotion to Śiva (including Linga-oriented reverence) as a compassionate, accessible path that leads the devotee toward the highest truth.
No specific ritual is stated in this verse; the implied practice is śravaṇa (reverent listening) and mananā (contemplation) of Devī’s words—often complemented in Shaiva tradition by japa of the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” when her instruction turns toward upāsanā.