Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 8
देवगुरुप्रेषणम्
Himālaya Mission of the Gods’ Preceptor / The Gods Send Their Guru
गत्वा तत्र गुरुं नत्वा सर्वे देवास्सवासवाः । चक्रुर्निवेदनं तस्मै गुरवे वृत्तमादरात्
gatvā tatra guruṃ natvā sarve devāssavāsavāḥ | cakrurnivedanaṃ tasmai gurave vṛttamādarāt
他们到达彼处后，诸天众神——连同帝释——皆向师尊顶礼；继而以恭敬之心，将所发生之事从头至尾禀告于那位上师。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Significance: Highlights guru-upāsanā and formal nivedana (reporting) as a narrative prelude; indirectly contrasts worldly counsel with Śiva’s ultimate governance.
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva ethic of humility: even devas seek refuge in the guru and present their situation with reverence, showing that true guidance comes through disciplined surrender rather than pride.
Approaching the guru is the traditional gateway to correct Shiva-upasana—learning the right attitude and procedure for Saguna Shiva devotion (including Linga worship) so practice becomes transformative and not merely ritualistic.
The implied practice is guru-pranama (bowing) and nivedana (honest self-report/confession), followed by obedient reception of instruction—often expressed in Shaiva practice through mantra-japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) under proper guidance.