Shloka 23
Harīśvara-liṅga Mahimā and the Origin-Context of Viṣṇu’s Sudarśana (हरिश्वरलिङ्गमहिमा तथा सुदर्शनप्राप्तिकथा)
तं दृष्ट्वा स प्रसन्नोऽभूच्छंकरस्सर्वदुःखहा । आविर्बभूव तत्रैव जगाद वचनं हरिम्
taṃ dṛṣṭvā sa prasanno'bhūcchaṃkarassarvaduḥkhahā | āvirbabhūva tatraiva jagāda vacanaṃ harim
Als Er ihn sah, wurde Śaṅkara—der Vertilger allen Leids—voller Wohlgefallen. Sogleich offenbarte Er sich dort und sprach zu Hari (Viṣṇu).
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
It highlights Śiva’s role as sarva-duḥkha-hā—when devotion and dharma mature, the Lord becomes prasanna (gracious) and directly manifests, indicating that liberation and relief arise primarily through Śiva’s anugraha (grace).
The phrase “āvirbabhūva” (He manifested) reflects Saguna Śiva’s accessibility—Śiva takes a perceivable form for the devotee’s welfare, which aligns with Linga-worship where the formless Supreme is approached through a sacred, worshipful manifestation.
A practical takeaway is to seek Śiva’s prasāda through bhakti—daily japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and simple worship (water/abhisheka), praying for removal of duḥkha and guidance, as Śiva responds when pleased.