Shloka 40
यक्षेश्वरावतारः (Yakṣeśvara-Avatāra) and the Nīlakaṇṭha Paradigm in the Churning of the Ocean
इत्थं स वर्णितः शम्भोरवतारः सुखावहः । यक्षेश्वराख्यस्सुखदस्सतान्तुष्टोऽभयंकरः
itthaṃ sa varṇitaḥ śambhoravatāraḥ sukhāvahaḥ | yakṣeśvarākhyassukhadassatāntuṣṭo'bhayaṃkaraḥ
इत्थं शम्भोरवतारः सुखावहः सम्यग् वर्णितः। यक्षेश्वराख्यः सुखदः सतां नित्यं तुष्टोऽभयंकरः॥
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Paśupatinātha
FAQs
The verse highlights Śiva’s compassionate Saguna descent as a source of sukha (inner well-being) and abhayā (fearlessness), showing that divine grace removes anxiety and stabilizes the devotee in dharma.
By praising Śambhu’s avatāra as ‘Yakṣeśvara’ and ‘Abhayaṃkara,’ it supports Saguna worship—devotees approach Śiva through a revered form (including the Liṅga) to receive protection, peace, and spiritual assurance.
A practical takeaway is to worship Śiva as Abhayaṃkara with the Pañcākṣarī mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") and simple Liṅga-pūjā, praying for fearlessness and steadiness in righteous living.