Shloka 27
व्योमवाणी-श्रवणं, गणानां शरणागमनं, सती-दाह-वृत्तान्तः — Hearing the Heavenly Voice; The Gaṇas Seek Refuge; Account of Satī’s Self-Immolation
अथ वीरो वीरभद्रः प्रणम्य परमेश्वरम् । कृतांजलिपुटः प्राह वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः
atha vīro vīrabhadraḥ praṇamya parameśvaram | kṛtāṃjalipuṭaḥ prāha vākyaṃ vākyaviśāradaḥ
Then the heroic Vīrabhadra, having bowed down to Parameśvara (Lord Śiva), spoke with his hands joined in reverence—he who was skilled and discerning in speech.
Suta Goswami (narrating the episode to the sages, describing Vīrabhadra’s action)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Vīrabhadra
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva Siddhanta ethic of śaraṇāgati (surrender): even a mighty commander like Vīrabhadra begins by bowing to Parameśvara, showing that true power is grounded in devotion and obedience to Shiva’s will.
The verse models proper approach to Saguna Shiva—through pranāma and añjali (reverent posture). In Linga-worship too, the devotee first offers respectful salutations, aligning speech and mind before any request or action.
Practically, it suggests beginning worship with namaskāra and añjali, then speaking only after inner composure—often paired with japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and a brief silent recollection of Shiva before making petitions.