Shloka 27
देवस्तुतिवर्णनम् (Deva-stuti-varṇana) — “Description of the Gods’ Hymn/Praise”
अवर्तध्वं पुनर्यूयं यदि शंभुकृते तदा । कोटिमेकं तथा जप्त्वा शिवः कार्यं करिष्यति
avartadhvaṃ punaryūyaṃ yadi śaṃbhukṛte tadā | koṭimekaṃ tathā japtvā śivaḥ kāryaṃ kariṣyati
“If it is indeed for Śambhu’s purpose, then turn back and return again. Having performed japa with one koṭi repetitions, Śiva will accomplish the task.”
Lord Shiva (Śambhu), addressing his attendants/warriors in the Yuddhakhaṇḍa context
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Type: panchakshara
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that when an action is aligned with Śiva’s intent (Śambhu-kṛta), the primary means is disciplined mantra-japa, and the final accomplishment comes by Śiva’s grace—Pati completing what the limited self cannot.
Koṭi-japa is typically undertaken before or alongside Saguna worship—such as Linga-pūjā—where repetition of Śiva’s name/mantra invokes Śiva’s presence and makes the devotee fit to receive His anugraha (grace) that fulfills the intended purpose.
A vow of mantra-japa (often the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) for one koṭi repetitions, ideally supported by purity disciplines and focused meditation on Śiva as the compassionate Lord who completes the sādhaka’s work.