God is never independent but impartial

शङ्खचूडवधे शिवदूतसंवादो नाम पञ्चत्रिम्शोऽध्यायः

Lord Shiva's messenger dialogue at Shankhachuda's killing – Chapter 35

महेश उवाच |

The great God said smiling (to Shankhachuda)

 

वयं भक्तपराधिना न स्वतन्त्राः कदापि हि |
तदिच्छया तत्कर्माणः न कस्यापि च पक्षिणः || 40 ||

We are dependent on the devotees. We are really never independent, doing according to their wishes, and not favouring anybody.