Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 34
दक्षस्य विष्णुं प्रति शरणागतिḥ — Dakṣa’s Appeal to Viṣṇu and the Teaching on Disrespect to Śiva
अयमस्मद्विनाशार्थमागतोस्ति न संशयः । अशक्यमस्य नास्त्येव किमप्यस्तु तु वस्तुतः
ayamasmadvināśārthamāgatosti na saṃśayaḥ | aśakyamasya nāstyeva kimapyastu tu vastutaḥ
毫无疑问——他来此正是为促成我们的毁灭。对他而言，无有不可能；确然在真实中，没有任何事是他不能成就的。
Devas (the gods), speaking among themselves in fear of Shiva’s irresistible will
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Vīrabhadra
FAQs
It highlights Shiva as Pati—the absolutely capable Lord whose will cannot be obstructed—prompting humility, surrender, and recognition that liberation and bondage ultimately rest under his sovereignty.
By declaring that nothing is impossible for him, the verse supports Saguna upāsanā: devotees approach Shiva in accessible forms such as the Linga, trusting his direct power to protect, purify, and transform karma.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchakshara (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with a mood of śaraṇāgati (surrender), supported by simple Shaiva observances like Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrāksha as reminders of Shiva’s supreme agency.