Shloka 34

Adhyaya 71: पुरत्रयवृत्तान्तः—ब्रह्मवरदानम्, मयकृतत्रिपुर-निर्माणम्, विष्णुमाया-धर्मविघ्नः, शिवस्तुति, त्रिपुरदाहोपक्रमः

Devanagari script

महादेवेतरं त्यक्त्वा देवं तस्यार्चने स्थितैः व्यूढोरस्कैर् वृषस्कन्धैः सर्वायुधधरैः सदा

Transliteration

mahādevetaraṃ tyaktvā devaṃ tasyārcane sthitaiḥ vyūḍhoraskair vṛṣaskandhaiḥ sarvāyudhadharaiḥ sadā

Translation

Dejando toda devoción a cualquier deidad que no fuera Mahādeva, permanecieron firmes en Su adoración—como guardianes de corazón de león, de pecho ancho y hombros de toro, llevando siempre toda clase de armas al servicio de Él.

Word by Word

• mahādeva-itaram: other than Mahadeva

• tyaktvā: having abandoned

• devam: the Lord (Mahadeva)

• tasya: of Him

• arcane: in worship/adoration

• sthitaiḥ: standing firm/steadfast

• vyūḍha-uraskaiḥ: with expanded/broad chests

• vṛṣa-skandhaiḥ: with bull-like shoulders (mighty-shouldered)

• sarva-āyudha-dharaiḥ: bearing all weapons/armed in every way

• sadā: always/constantly

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (Mahadeva)
• Devas

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It emphasizes ekānta-niṣṭhā—exclusive steadiness in Mahadeva’s arcana—presenting Linga worship as a disciplined, unwavering commitment to Pati (Shiva) rather than divided devotion.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva is implied as the supreme refuge worthy of singular allegiance; turning from “other-than-Mahadeva” signals recognition of Pati as the highest principle who alone grants protection and fulfillment beyond pasha (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Arcana-niṣṭhā (steadfast worship) aligned with Pāśupata discipline: single-pointed devotion, readiness to serve and protect dharma, and a constant, vigilant orientation toward Mahadeva.