Shloka 39
Droṇācārya’s Tapas and the Manifestation of Śiva: The Birth-Grant of Aśvatthāmā (अश्वत्थामा-अवतार-प्रसङ्गः)
ततस्स कृष्णः प्रीतात्मा पाण्डवान्सकलानपि । अपातयत्तदंघ्र्योस्तु तुष्टये तस्य शैवराट्
tatassa kṛṣṇaḥ prītātmā pāṇḍavānsakalānapi | apātayattadaṃghryostu tuṣṭaye tasya śaivarāṭ
于是黑天（Kṛṣṇa）心怀欢喜，令众般度族（Pāṇḍava）悉皆俯伏于那位湿婆至上奉者之王（śaivarāṭ）足下，以悦其心。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Pashupatinatha
FAQs
It teaches that reverence to Śiva’s devotees is itself a form of Śiva-bhakti; humility and prostration before the Shaiva exemplify the devotee’s path that attracts Śiva’s grace.
In Shaiva tradition, honoring those established in Saguna Śiva worship (ritual devotion, service, and surrender) is considered honoring Śiva Himself, strengthening one’s orientation toward Linga-worship and devotion.
Practice namaskāra (prostration) with bhakti, and cultivate sevā to Śiva-bhaktas; as a simple daily discipline, repeat the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with humility.