Shloka 23
Vīrabhadra Destroys Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
Dakṣa-yajña-vināśa
शस्त्रैरस्त्रान्वितैरेवमनिर्भिन्नत्वचं हर: । विस्मयं परमापन्नो दध्यौ पशुपतिश्चिरम् ॥ २३ ॥
śastrair astrānvitair evam anirbhinna-tvacaṁ haraḥ vismayaṁ param āpanno dadhyau paśupatiś ciram
He tried to cut the head of Daksha with hymns as well as weapons, but still it was hard to cut even the surface of the skin. Thus Virabhadra was exceedingly bewildered.
FAQs
This verse states that even when struck by weapons and astras, Lord Śiva’s body was not pierced, and he responded by becoming thoughtful rather than immediately retaliating.
In the Dakṣa-yajña context, Śiva’s astonishment and prolonged contemplation highlight his restraint and the gravity of the situation, showing that he acts with deliberation rather than impulsive anger.
When provoked, cultivate steadiness and reflection before reacting—respond with discernment rather than being driven by anger or ego.