Shloka 68
देव-गण-समरः
Devas and Śiva’s Gaṇas Engage in Battle
ब्रह्मोवाच । तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तस्य वीरभद्रस्य सोऽच्युतः । प्रहस्य चेदं प्रोवाच वीरभद्रमिदं वचः
brahmovāca | tacchrutvā vacanaṃ tasya vīrabhadrasya so'cyutaḥ | prahasya cedaṃ provāca vīrabhadramidaṃ vacaḥ
Brahmā dit : Entendant les paroles de Vīrabhadra, le Seigneur Infaillible (Viṣṇu) sourit, puis adressa à Vīrabhadra ces mots.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Vīrabhadra
FAQs
It marks a turning point where divine dialogue replaces mere confrontation—showing that even in fierce Shaiva narratives, resolution comes through discernment (dharma) and recognition of Śiva’s supreme will working through Vīrabhadra.
Vīrabhadra represents Saguna Śiva’s active, protective power (anugraha through even severe forms). The verse prepares for teachings that ultimately reaffirm reverence to Śiva’s authority—central to Linga-oriented Shaiva devotion.
The immediate takeaway is inner composure: respond to conflict with steadiness and remembrance of the Lord. Practically, one may steady the mind with japa of the Panchākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” before speaking or acting.