Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 13
नन्दाव्रत-समाप्तिः तथा शङ्करस्य प्रत्यक्ष-दर्शनम्
Completion of the Nandā-vrata and Śiva’s Direct Appearance
वरं ब्रूहि वरं ब्रूहि प्राहेति स पुनर्द्रुतम् । सतीभक्तिवशश्शंभुरंतर्यामी सतां गतिः
varaṃ brūhi varaṃ brūhi prāheti sa punardrutam | satībhaktivaśaśśaṃbhuraṃtaryāmī satāṃ gatiḥ
他又急切地一再说道：“说出你的愿赐，说出你的愿赐！”因为商布虽为一切众生之内在主宰（内住者），却会因萨蒂的虔敬而应允；他是善人之归依与究竟归宿。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Mantra: varaṃ brūhi varaṃ brūhi
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: liberating
FAQs
It highlights that Shiva, the indwelling Lord (antaryāmī) and ultimate refuge (gati), willingly responds to sincere bhakti—showing that grace is accessed through devotion and purity of intent.
Though Shiva is transcendent as the inner Self of all, devotees approach him in a personal, gracious form (Śambhu). This supports Saguna worship—such as Linga-pūjā—where heartfelt devotion draws Shiva’s compassionate response.
The verse implies bhakti-centered sādhana: daily Shiva worship with mantra-japa (especially the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and prayerful asking aligned with dharma, trusting Shiva’s grace as the devotee’s refuge.