Shloka 36
भैरवावतारवर्णनम् (Bhairavāvatāra-varṇanam) — “Description of the Descent/Manifestation of Bhairava”
नन्दीश्वर उवाच । इत्येवमुक्तोऽपि तदा विधेर्विष्णोश्च वै तदा । नाज्ञानमगमन्नाशं श्रीकण्ठस्यैव मायया
nandīśvara uvāca | ityevamukto'pi tadā vidherviṣṇośca vai tadā | nājñānamagamannāśaṃ śrīkaṇṭhasyaiva māyayā
नंदीश्वर म्हणाला—असे सांगितले तरी त्या वेळी विधाता (ब्रह्मा) आणि विष्णू या दोघांचेही अज्ञान नष्ट झाले नाही; कारण ती श्रीकंठाचीच माया होती.
Nandishvara (Nandi)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Śrīkaṇṭha
FAQs
It teaches that even exalted cosmic deities like Brahmā and Viṣṇu can remain under ajñāna when Śiva’s māyā veils true knowledge; liberation arises by Śiva’s grace, not merely by status or power.
The verse underscores that Śiva, as Śrīkaṇṭha, can both conceal and reveal; Linga/Saguna worship is a grace-filled means by which the veiling māyā is lifted and the devotee recognizes Śiva as the supreme Pati.
A practical takeaway is humble japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with Śiva-bhakti, seeking Śiva’s anugraha (grace) to remove ajñāna—rather than relying on intellectual pride.