Shloka 61
द्विजेश्वरावतारः
The Manifestation of Shiva as Dvijeśvara
वज्रबाहुः पिता मे हि सप त्नीको महेश्वर । सपत्नीकस्त्वहं नाथ सदा त्वत्पादसेवकः
vajrabāhuḥ pitā me hi sapa tnīko maheśvara | sapatnīkastvahaṃ nātha sadā tvatpādasevakaḥ
اے مہیشور! وجرباہو ہی یقیناً میرا باپ ہے اور وہ اپنی پتنی کے ساتھ رہتا ہے۔ اے ناتھ! میں بھی اپنی پتنی کے ساتھ ہوں اور ہمیشہ تیرے قدموں کا خادم ہوں۔
A devotee/householder petitioner addressing Lord Shiva (as Maheśvara)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahadeva
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It presents Shaiva bhakti as compatible with gṛhastha life: even while living with one’s spouse, the highest identity is to remain “tvat-pāda-sevakaḥ,” a surrendered servant at Śiva’s feet—an attitude central to liberation in Shaiva devotion.
By addressing Śiva as “Maheśvara” and emphasizing pāda-sevā, it supports Saguna upāsanā—personal worship through reverent service (such as Linga-pūjā, abhiṣeka, and daily offerings) as a direct path of grace.
Adopt daily Shiva-sevā with the household—regular Linga worship, japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), and a steady inner resolve of humility and service at Śiva’s feet.