Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 152
पञ्चावरणमार्गस्थं योगेश्वरस्तोत्रम्
Pañcāvaraṇa-mārga Stotra to Yogeśvara Śiva
भैरवाद्याश्च ये चान्ये समंतात्तस्य वेष्टिताः । ते ऽपि मामनुगृह्णंतु शिवशासनगौरवात्
bhairavādyāśca ye cānye samaṃtāttasya veṣṭitāḥ | te 'pi māmanugṛhṇaṃtu śivaśāsanagauravāt
Semoga para Bhairava dan semua makhluk lain yang mengelilingi-Nya dari segala arah juga melimpahkan anugerah kepadaku, demi hormat pada kemuliaan titah Śiva.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Vayu Samhita discourse to the sages of Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Bhairava
Sthala Purana: Concludes the protective invocation by extending anugraha to the entire surrounding retinue (Bhairavas and others), explicitly grounding their grace in ‘Śiva-śāsana’ (Śiva’s ordinance).
Significance: Teaches that subsidiary powers bless not independently but by fidelity to Śiva’s command—encouraging devotees to seek protection through proper Śaiva alignment rather than fear of spirits.
Type: stotra
Role: liberating
Offering: dhupa
FAQs
The verse highlights anugraha (grace) as flowing through Śiva’s sovereign śāsana: even Śiva’s attendants such as the Bhairavas become channels of protection and blessing when one aligns with the divine command.
In Saguna worship, devotees approach Śiva along with His retinue (gaṇas). Reverence for Śiva’s authority implies honoring the order established by Him—worship of the Liṅga with devotion and discipline invites supportive forces rather than opposition.
A practical takeaway is to pray for anugraha before worship—mentally taking refuge in Śiva’s ājñā (command) and reciting the Pañcākṣarī ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") to align one’s intention with Śiva’s protection.