Shloka 51
मेना-शिवदर्शन-प्रस्थानम् | Menā’s Quest to Behold Śiva
Departure for Śiva’s Darśana
वात्यारूपधराः केचित्पताकामर्मरस्वना । वक्रतुंडास्तत्र केचिद्विरूपाश्चापरे तथा
vātyārūpadharāḥ kecitpatākāmarmarasvanā | vakratuṃḍāstatra kecidvirūpāścāpare tathā
काहींनी वावटळीचे रूप धारण केले होते; काही ध्वज घेऊन मर्मर असा आवाज करीत होते. तेथे काही वाकड्या चोचीचे होते आणि काही इतर तसेच विरूप होते।
Sūta Gosvāmin
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
FAQs
The verse depicts formidable, unsettling forms that arise around Shiva’s sphere, reminding the seeker that fear and ugliness are appearances within Prakṛti; steadfast devotion to Pati (Śiva) steadies the mind and leads beyond such disturbances toward grace and liberation.
Such descriptions highlight why devotees take refuge in Saguna Śiva—worship of the Liṅga and Shiva’s auspicious form establishes inner protection and composure, transforming frightening perceptions into occasions for surrender to Shiva’s lordship.
A practical takeaway is to stabilize attention with japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and maintain Śiva-marked discipline such as Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa, especially when the mind is agitated by fear or turbulent impressions.