Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 29
Varāha-avatāra: The Boar Incarnation Lifts the Earth and Slays Hiraṇyākṣa
स वज्रकूटाङ्गनिपातवेग- विशीर्णकुक्षि: स्तनयन्नुदन्वान् । उत्सृष्टदीर्घोर्मिभुजैरिवार्त- श्चुक्रोश यज्ञेश्वर पाहि मेति ॥ २९ ॥
sa vajra-kūṭāṅga-nipāta-vega- viśīrṇa-kukṣiḥ stanayann udanvān utsṛṣṭa-dīrghormi-bhujair ivārtaś cukrośa yajñeśvara pāhi meti
Plunging like a massive mountain, Lord Varāha split the ocean’s midstream; the sea roared as though its belly were torn. Two towering waves rose like its arms and cried in anguish, “O Yajñeśvara, Lord of sacrifice, protect me—do not cleave me in two!”
Even the great ocean was perturbed by the falling of the mountainlike body of the transcendental boar, and it appeared to be frightened, as if death were imminent.
FAQs
This verse depicts the ocean itself trembling and crying for protection when struck by the Lord’s mighty descent, showing the Supreme Lord’s absolute mastery over material nature.
Because the Supreme Lord is the ultimate enjoyer and controller of all sacrifice (yajña); acknowledging Him as Yajñeśvara is an act of reverence and surrender to His cosmic authority.
When overwhelmed, turn toward the Divine with humility—recognize higher order beyond one’s control, and seek protection and guidance rather than reacting with pride or panic.