Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 46

दक्षयज्ञोत्तरवृत्तान्तः

Post–Dakṣa-Yajña Developments and the Appeal to Viṣṇu

Devanagari script

सुरसिद्धगणाधीशमहर्षिसु नमस्कृतम् । समुवाच सुरैर्विष्णुं कृतसन्नतिमादरात्

Transliteration

surasiddhagaṇādhīśamaharṣisu namaskṛtam | samuvāca surairviṣṇuṃ kṛtasannatimādarāt

Translation

随后，毗湿奴——为诸天众、悉达、伽那之主与大圣仙所恭敬顶礼者——以谦恭敬意对诸天开示言辞。

Word by Word

• sura-siddha-gaṇa-adhīśa-maharṣiṣu: among gods, siddhas, leaders of hosts, and great seers
• sura-siddha-gaṇa-adhīśa-maharṣiṣu: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sura (प्रातिपदिक) + siddha (प्रातिपदिक) + gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक) + adhīśa (प्रातिपदिक) + maharṣi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th), बहुवचन; द्वन्द्व-समास (समाहार/इतरेतर) ‘among gods, siddhas, troop-leaders, and great seers’

• namaskṛtam: saluted
• namaskṛtam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Verb
• Root: namas-kṛ (धातु)
• Form: क्त (past passive participle) from √kṛ with namas; नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘saluted’ (qualifying viṣṇum)

• samuvāca: spoke to/addressed
• samuvāca: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: sam-ud-vac (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (perfect), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन, परस्मैपद; ‘he addressed/spoke’

• suraiḥ: by the gods
• suraiḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sura (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; agent/instrumental ‘by the gods’

• viṣṇum: Viṣṇu
• viṣṇum: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viṣṇu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; object of samuvāca

• kṛta-sannatim: obeisance made
• kṛta-sannatim: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kṛta (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक) + sannati (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष ‘(having) made obeisance’ used as object/qualifier of manner

• ādarāt: out of respect
• ādarāt: Hetu (हेतु)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ādara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/पञ्चमी), एकवचन; ablative of cause ‘out of respect’

Speaker

Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating the scene; Viṣṇu is the one who speaks next within the story)

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Devas
• Siddhas
• Ganas
• Maharishis

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It highlights the Shaiva virtue of sannati—humble reverence—showing that even exalted beings like Viṣṇu and the Devas uphold devotion and respectful conduct, which purifies the mind and prepares it for Shiva-oriented realization.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

The verse emphasizes namaskāra and ādarā (reverent approach), which are essential attitudes in Saguna Shiva worship—approaching the Linga with humility, acknowledging Shiva as the supreme Pati who grants grace.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

Practice deliberate namaskāra (prostration) with inward surrender before japa or pūjā—especially while chanting the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—letting humility become the foundation of devotion.