एकोनविंशतिशिवावतारवर्णनम्
Description of the Nineteen Manifestations/Avatāras of Śiva
सर्वज्ञः समबुद्धिश्च साध्यः शर्वसुयोगिनः । तत्रेति पुत्राश्चत्वारो भविष्यन्ति महामुने
sarvajñaḥ samabuddhiśca sādhyaḥ śarvasuyoginaḥ | tatreti putrāścatvāro bhaviṣyanti mahāmune
O dakilang pantas, sila’y magiging lubos na nakaaalam, pantay ang pag-iisip, at ganap sa landas espirituwal—mga ganap na yogin na tapat kay Śarva (Śiva). Sa angkang iyon, apat na anak na lalaki ang isisilang.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
It describes the Shaiva ideal of a perfected devotee—one established in equanimity and spiritual accomplishment through devotion to Śiva—indicating that such qualities manifest in the lineage being described.
By naming Śarva (a Saguna epithet of Śiva), the verse points to devotion to Śiva as the personal Lord; such bhakti-yoga is traditionally expressed through Linga worship, mantra, and disciplined conduct leading to steadiness of mind.
The practical takeaway is cultivating samabuddhi (equanimity) through Shiva-focused yoga—japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), meditation on Śiva, and steady devotional observances that mature into siddhi (spiritual accomplishment).