Rudra-saṁhitā is the most important section of Śiva Purāṇa. It narrates many pastimes and līlās that give us an understanding of ŚIva’s nature and character. Whereas Vidyeśvara-saṁhitā told how to worship, please and satisfy Śiva, Rudra-saṁhitā describes His ways of dealing with His devotees and others.