Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 19
विष्णोर्दर्शनं स्तुतिश्च
Viṣṇu’s Manifestation and Brahmā’s Hymn
विष्णुरुवाच । कस्माद्धेतोरिति मतिस्तव जाता पितामह । सर्वं विचार्य सुधिया ब्रह्मन् सत्यं हि तद्वद
viṣṇuruvāca | kasmāddhetoriti matistava jātā pitāmaha | sarvaṃ vicārya sudhiyā brahman satyaṃ hi tadvada
毗湿奴说道：“噢，祖父（梵天）啊，你为何生起此等决意？噢，婆罗门，请以清明智慧审察一切，然后再说——把真实告诉我。”
Vishnu
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It emphasizes viveka (clear discernment) and satya (truthfulness) before forming conclusions—an essential discipline for approaching Shiva-tattva correctly, where right understanding precedes devotion and action.
Linga worship in the Shiva Purana is grounded in correct knowledge of Pati (Shiva) as the supreme reality; this verse models the proper attitude—questioning, reflection, and truth-seeking—before adopting a form of worship or a theological stance.
The practical takeaway is disciplined inquiry and truthful speech: contemplate (manana) before recitation and worship—then proceed with steady japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and sincere sankalpa rooted in clarity.