Shloka 52
भैरवावतारलीलावर्णनम् (Bhairava-avatāra-līlā-varṇanam) — “Narration of the Divine Play of Bhairava’s Descent”
अवियोगोऽस्तु मे देव त्वदंघ्रियुगलेन वै । एष एव वरः शंभो नान्यं कश्चिद् वृणे वरम्
aviyogo'stu me deva tvadaṃghriyugalena vai | eṣa eva varaḥ śaṃbho nānyaṃ kaścid vṛṇe varam
Wahai Dewa, semoga aku tak pernah terpisah dari sepasang kaki suci-Mu. Wahai Śambhu, inilah satu-satunya anugerah yang kupilih; tiada yang lain.
A devotee addressing Lord Shiva (Śambhu)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Significance: Prayer for unbroken pāda-sevā (abiding at Śiva’s feet), treated in Śaiva Siddhānta as the hallmark of ripening mala-kṣaya and eligibility for Śiva’s anugraha.
Mantra: अवियोगोऽस्तु मे देव त्वदंघ्रियुगलेन वै । एष एव वरः शंभो नान्यं कश्चिद् वृणे वरम्
Type: stotra
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It expresses the highest Shaiva aspiration: not worldly rewards, but uninterrupted communion with Pati (Lord Shiva). In Shaiva Siddhanta terms, the devotee seeks Shiva’s anugraha (grace) and steadfast bhakti, which loosens pasha (bondage) and leads toward liberation.
The prayer is directed to Saguna Shiva—Śambhu who can be approached through the Shiva Linga, puja, and personal devotion. The “pair of feet” symbolizes accessible divine presence, inviting the worshipper to remain constantly connected through daily Linga-archana and remembrance.
A practical takeaway is nitya-smaraṇa (constant remembrance) of Shiva—often supported by japa of the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” along with simple daily Shiva-puja. The core practice implied is continuous devotion rather than asking for material boons.