Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 7
देवस्तुतिः (Devastuti) — Hymn/Praise of the Devas
सनत्कुमार उवाच । इति विज्ञापितो देवैर्विहस्य भवकृद्विधिः । प्रत्युवाचाथ तान्सर्वान्मयतो भीतमानसान्
sanatkumāra uvāca | iti vijñāpito devairvihasya bhavakṛdvidhiḥ | pratyuvācātha tānsarvānmayato bhītamānasān
萨那特库玛罗说道：诸神如此禀告之后，造世者维提（梵天）含笑；随即对众人答复——他们的心因摩耶而惶惧不安。
Sanatkumara
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It shows that even the Devas become fearful when divine power manifests beyond their control, while Brahmā—tasked with cosmic order—responds with composure; in Shaiva thought, such fear is resolved by seeking refuge in Pati (Śiva), the supreme regulator beyond all beings.
The verse sets a narrative tone where the gods seek guidance; in the Shiva Purana, this typically culminates in turning toward Saguna Śiva—often approached through the Liṅga—as the accessible focus for protection, grace, and restoration of balance.
A practical takeaway is to steady fear through japa and remembrance—especially the Pañcākṣarī mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya)—and to cultivate inner composure with reverence (optionally supported by Tripuṇḍra bhasma and Rudrākṣa as Shaiva aids).