Shloka 50
Vaiśyanātha-avatāra-kathā
The Account of Śiva’s Manifestation as Vaiśyanātha
सर्वस्वं द्विजमुख्येभ्यो दत्त्वा ध्यात्वा सदाशिवम् । तमग्निं त्रिः परिक्रम्य प्रवेशाभिमुखी ह्यभूत्
sarvasvaṃ dvijamukhyebhyo dattvā dhyātvā sadāśivam | tamagniṃ triḥ parikramya praveśābhimukhī hyabhūt
Matapos ipagkaloob ang lahat ng kanyang ari-arian sa mga pangunahing dvija, at magnilay kay Sadāśiva, inikutan niya nang tatlong ulit ang banal na apoy, at saka humarap upang pumasok dito.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
FAQs
The verse presents a Shaiva ideal of inner surrender: external renunciation (giving away possessions) is crowned by unwavering remembrance of Sadāśiva, showing that liberation-oriented action is sanctified when rooted in devotion to the supreme Pati.
Meditating on Sadāśiva reflects focused devotion to Shiva’s auspicious, approachable aspect (Saguna upāsanā), where the devotee fixes the mind on the Lord as refuge; the ritual reverence (circumambulation) mirrors common Linga worship practices of pradakṣiṇā and consecrated intention.
It highlights dāna (charity) to the worthy, dhyāna (meditation) on Sadāśiva, and triḥ-pradakṣiṇā (three circumambulations) of a sanctified focus (here, the sacred fire), emphasizing purification of intent before undertaking a decisive vow or act.