Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 26
मेना-हिमालयसंवादः
Menā’s Counsel to Himālaya; Response to Slander of Śiva
देवानां दुःखमुत्पन्नं ता रकात्सुदुरात्मनः । ब्रह्मणा च वरौ दत्तः किं करोमि दुरासदः
devānāṃ duḥkhamutpannaṃ tā rakātsudurātmanaḥ | brahmaṇā ca varau dattaḥ kiṃ karomi durāsadaḥ
由那邪恶的塔罗迦，诸天生起了巨大的苦难。又因梵天已赐予他恩赐，我又能对这般难以战胜者做什么呢？
Lord Shiva (inferred, responding to the Devas’ plight regarding Tārakāsura in the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
FAQs
It highlights that worldly power—even when protected by boons—cannot override cosmic order (dharma). The Devas’ suffering becomes a prompt for seeking the Supreme Lord’s higher will, showing that protection and liberation ultimately depend on Shiva’s grace rather than mere celestial privileges.
The verse points to Saguna Shiva as the compassionate, responsive Lord who intervenes in the world when dharma is threatened. Linga-worship embodies approaching Shiva as the accessible Supreme (Pati) who can dissolve seemingly “invincible” obstacles created by karma, arrogance, or boon-born pride.
A practical takeaway is śaraṇāgati (surrender) expressed through japa of the Pañcākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—and steady Linga-pūjā with bhasma (Tripuṇḍra) and rudrākṣa, seeking Shiva’s protection when difficulties appear insurmountable.