Shloka 18
पिप्पलादावतारकथनम्
Account of the Pippalāda Avatāra
तस्यास्थीन्येव याचध्वं स दास्यति न संशय । निर्माय तैर्दण्डवज्रं वृत्रं जहि न संशयः
tasyāsthīnyeva yācadhvaṃ sa dāsyati na saṃśaya | nirmāya tairdaṇḍavajraṃ vṛtraṃ jahi na saṃśayaḥ
నీవు ఆయనను ఎముకలనే అడుగు, ఆయన నిస్సందేహంగా ఇస్తాడు. వాటితో వజ్రాయుధాన్ని నిర్మించి వృత్రాసురుడిని సంహరించు, ఇందులో సందేహం లేదు।
Suta Goswami (narrating the Shatarudra Samhita episode to the sages; the quoted instruction is traditionally attributed to divine counsel within the Deva narrative)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It teaches that the power to overcome adharma arises from self-offering and purity: what is “given up” for dharma becomes a divine instrument. In Shaiva understanding, surrender to Pati (Shiva as the supreme Lord) transforms limited means into liberated power.
Saguna Shiva is the Lord who actively supports the cosmic order; this verse reflects that grace works through righteous beings and their sacrifice. Linga-worship trains the devotee in surrender and consecration—turning one’s body, actions, and merits into offerings for Shiva’s purpose.
The takeaway is disciplined tyāga (offering) and śaraṇāgati (taking refuge): daily japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with Tripuṇḍra and Rudrāksha can be practiced as an inner “vajra,” strengthening resolve to destroy the Vṛtra-like ego and obstacles.