Shloka 28
यक्षेश्वरावतारः (Yakṣeśvara-Avatāra) and the Nīlakaṇṭha Paradigm in the Churning of the Ocean
अथ सर्वे सुरा विष्णुप्रमुखा वीरमानिनः । कृत्वा स्वपौरुषन्तत्र स्वायुधानि विचिक्षिपुः
atha sarve surā viṣṇupramukhā vīramāninaḥ | kṛtvā svapauruṣantatra svāyudhāni vicikṣipuḥ
अथ सर्वे सुरा विष्णुप्रमुखा वीरमानिनः। तत्र स्वपौरुषं कृत्वा स्वायुधानि विचिक्षिपुः।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It portrays the turning point where pride in personal power gives way to humility; the devas recognize that true refuge is not in force but in surrender to the Supreme Lord (Pati), a key Shaiva Siddhanta emphasis on grace over ego.
Casting down weapons symbolizes inner disarmament before Saguna Shiva—the approachable Lord who receives devotion. In Linga-worship, the devotee similarly lays aside aggression and self-assertion, approaching Shiva with reverence and surrender.
Adopt a vow of non-harm and humility during japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), and perform Tripuṇḍra-bhasma application as a reminder to drop ego and take refuge in Shiva.