Shloka 35
Bhaimaśaṅkara-māhātmya: Śiva’s Descent in Kāmarūpa and the Rise of Bhīma
ततो जिग्ये हरिं युद्धे प्रार्थितं निर्जरैरपि । ततो जेतुं रसां दैत्यः प्रारंभं कृतवान्मुदा
tato jigye hariṃ yuddhe prārthitaṃ nirjarairapi | tato jetuṃ rasāṃ daityaḥ prāraṃbhaṃ kṛtavānmudā
Thereafter the Daitya defeated Hari in battle, even though the Devas had invoked and implored him. Then, rejoicing, that demon began his campaign to conquer the earth.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights the instability of worldly dominion: even great divine powers can appear checked when adharma rises, reminding devotees that only Shiva as Pati is the ultimate refuge beyond changing victories and defeats.
The narrative sets the stage for Shiva’s safeguarding grace that is often memorialized through sacred centers and Linga worship—turning the devotee from dependence on mere martial strength to reliance on Saguna Shiva’s protective presence.
When fear and disorder increase, the Shaiva response is steady japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrāksha as supports for inner steadiness and surrender.