Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 1
शिवदूतेन युद्धनिश्चयः तथा देवदानवयुद्धारम्भः (Śiva’s Envoy and the Commencement of the Deva–Dānava War)
सनत्कुमार उवाच । स दूतस्तत्र गत्वा च शिववाक्यं जगाद ह । सविस्तरं यथार्थं च निश्चयं तस्य तत्त्वतः
sanatkumāra uvāca | sa dūtastatra gatvā ca śivavākyaṃ jagāda ha | savistaraṃ yathārthaṃ ca niścayaṃ tasya tattvataḥ
萨那特库玛罗说道：那使者到达彼处后，便宣说湿婆之言——详尽、真实而周全——并依事理之真如，传达湿婆已定之决断。
Sanatkumara
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadashiva
Role: teaching
FAQs
It emphasizes the authority of Śiva (Pati) whose word is grounded in tattva (true reality) and whose resolve guides the unfolding of dharma; the messenger’s truthful delivery models integrity in sacred duty.
Though not explicitly about the Liṅga, it reflects Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord who speaks, commands, and directs events—devotees honor His ājñā (divine command) as an expression of His grace and governance.
The takeaway is satya (truthfulness) and śravaṇa (reverent listening) to Śiva’s instruction—practically supported by daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with a firm, truthful resolve (niścaya).