Shloka 30
पिप्पलादावतारकथनम्
Account of the Pippalāda Avatāra
तमिन्द्रो वज्रमुद्यम्य वर्द्धितः शिववर्चसा । वृत्रमभ्यद्रवत्क्रुद्धो मुने रुद्र इवान्तकम्
tamindro vajramudyamya varddhitaḥ śivavarcasā | vṛtramabhyadravatkruddho mune rudra ivāntakam
Wahai resi, Indra—keperkasaannya diperkukuh oleh sinar kemuliaan Śiva—mengangkat Vajra, lalu dengan murka menerjang terus ke arah Vṛtra, bagaikan Rudra meluru menghadapi Maut itu sendiri.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
FAQs
The verse highlights that righteous power becomes effective when supported by Śiva’s tejas (grace). Even a deva’s victory is shown as dependent on Pati (Śiva), pointing to Shaiva Siddhanta’s emphasis on divine grace overcoming fear and limitation.
Śiva’s “varcas” indicates the accessible, Saguna presence of Śiva that empowers devotees and devas. Linga-worship centers on receiving that śakti/tejas—protection, steadiness, and inner strength to face one’s ‘Vṛtra’ (obstacles).
A practical takeaway is japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) with Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and Rudrākṣa, meditating on Rudra as the conqueror of fear and death while seeking Śiva’s strengthening grace.