Shloka 20

अध्याय १०१: हैमवती-तपः, तारकवंश-उत्पातः, स्कन्द-प्रत्याशा, मदनदहनम्

Devanagari script

अस्माकं यान्य् अमोघानि आयुधान्य् अङ्गिरो वर तानि मोघानि जायन्ते प्रभावादमरद्विषः

Transliteration

asmākaṃ yāny amoghāni āyudhāny aṅgiro vara tāni moghāni jāyante prabhāvādamaradviṣaḥ

Translation

ഹേ അങ്കിരസകുലശ്രേഷ്ഠാ, ഞങ്ങളുടെ അമോഘായുധങ്ങൾ അമരദ്വേഷിയുടെ പ്രഭാവം മൂലം ഇപ്പോൾ വ്യർത്ഥമാകുന്നു।

Word by Word

• अस्माकम्: of us

• यानि: which

• अमोघानि: unfailing, never missing their mark

• आयुधानि: weapons

• अङ्गिरो वर: O best among the Aṅgiras (O excellent descendant of Aṅgiras)

• तानि: those

• मोघानि: fruitless, ineffective

• जायन्ते: become

• प्रभावात्: due to the power/might

• अमरद्विषः: of the hater/enemy of the Devas (immortals)

Speaker

Devas (speaking to an Aṅgiras sage, likely Bṛhaspati)

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Aṅgiras
• Brihaspati
• Amaradviṣ (enemy of the gods)

FAQs

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

It highlights the limitation of external force (astras) and implicitly points to seeking refuge in Pati—Shiva—whose grace and presence (often approached through Linga-upasana) alone can neutralize overpowering opposition.

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

By showing that even “unfailing” divine weapons can become ineffective before a superior power, the verse supports the Shaiva Siddhanta view that ultimate sovereignty belongs to Pati (Shiva), beyond the contingent powers of the Devas.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A practical takeaway aligns with Pashupata discipline: when instruments and strategies fail, one turns to mantra, worship, and surrender (śaraṇāgati) to Pati—often expressed through Shiva-puja/Linga-arcana for protection and inner steadiness.