Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 29
Varāha-avatāra: The Boar Incarnation Lifts the Earth and Slays Hiraṇyākṣa
स वज्रकूटाङ्गनिपातवेग- विशीर्णकुक्षि: स्तनयन्नुदन्वान् । उत्सृष्टदीर्घोर्मिभुजैरिवार्त- श्चुक्रोश यज्ञेश्वर पाहि मेति ॥ २९ ॥
sa vajra-kūṭāṅga-nipāta-vega- viśīrṇa-kukṣiḥ stanayann udanvān utsṛṣṭa-dīrghormi-bhujair ivārtaś cukrośa yajñeśvara pāhi meti
Al zambullirse como una montaña colosal, el Señor Varāha partió en dos el centro del océano; como si su vientre se desgarrara, el mar rugió. Dos olas altísimas, cual brazos del océano, clamaron: «¡Oh Yajñeśvara, Señor de los sacrificios, protégeme; no me cortes en dos!»
Even the great ocean was perturbed by the falling of the mountainlike body of the transcendental boar, and it appeared to be frightened, as if death were imminent.
FAQs
This verse depicts the ocean itself trembling and crying for protection when struck by the Lord’s mighty descent, showing the Supreme Lord’s absolute mastery over material nature.
Because the Supreme Lord is the ultimate enjoyer and controller of all sacrifice (yajña); acknowledging Him as Yajñeśvara is an act of reverence and surrender to His cosmic authority.
When overwhelmed, turn toward the Divine with humility—recognize higher order beyond one’s control, and seek protection and guidance rather than reacting with pride or panic.