Shloka 29
ज्योतिर्लिङ्गमाहात्म्य-प्रस्तावना तथा सोमनाथ-प्रसङ्गः
Prologue to the Glory and Origin of the Jyotirliṅgas; Somnātha Episode Begins
यदि गर्भं जहातीह गृह्णामीत्यब्रवीत्पुनः । गर्भे मया पुनस्तत्र त्याजिते मुनिसत्तमाः
yadi garbhaṃ jahātīha gṛhṇāmītyabravītpunaḥ | garbhe mayā punastatra tyājite munisattamāḥ
He said once more, “If she abandons the embryo here, I shall accept her again.” And when the embryo was again cast away there, O best of sages, (it was taken up again).
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
FAQs
It emphasizes Shiva’s role as Pati—the supreme protector who preserves what is aligned with cosmic order, showing that divine will can uphold dharma even amid repeated rejection or obstruction.
It points to Saguna Shiva’s compassionate agency in the world—Shiva is not only the transcendent Nirguna reality but also the personal Lord who intervenes to protect and sustain devotees and righteous outcomes.
A practical takeaway is steadfast japa of the Panchakshara (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with bhakti, trusting Shiva as the inner guardian; optionally accompanied by Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrāksha as Shaiva markers of surrender.