Shloka 15
द्विजेश्वरावतारः
The Manifestation of Shiva as Dvijeśvara
नन्दीश्वर उवाच । इत्थमाक्रन्दितं श्रुत्वा तयोश्च नृपतीश्वरः । अति शीघ्रं महावीरः स यावद्धनुराददे
nandīśvara uvāca | itthamākranditaṃ śrutvā tayośca nṛpatīśvaraḥ | ati śīghraṃ mahāvīraḥ sa yāvaddhanurādade
Nandīśvara said: Hearing that lamentation, the lord of kings—the great hero—at once, with utmost swiftness, took up his bow (to act).
Nandīśvara (Nandi)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
FAQs
The verse highlights dharmic responsiveness: when suffering is heard, righteous power should move swiftly to protect. In Shaiva framing, such protection aligns with Pati (Śiva) sustaining order through devoted agents and rightful rulers.
Though the Linga is not named here, the narrative spirit reflects Saguna Śiva’s compassion expressed through his attendants and devotees—where devotion manifests as prompt, courageous support of those in distress.
A practical takeaway is to cultivate alertness and readiness through japa of the Panchākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and disciplined conduct (dharma), so one responds to suffering without delay.