Shloka 36
भैरवावतारवर्णनम् (Bhairavāvatāra-varṇanam) — “Description of the Descent/Manifestation of Bhairava”
नन्दीश्वर उवाच । इत्येवमुक्तोऽपि तदा विधेर्विष्णोश्च वै तदा । नाज्ञानमगमन्नाशं श्रीकण्ठस्यैव मायया
nandīśvara uvāca | ityevamukto'pi tadā vidherviṣṇośca vai tadā | nājñānamagamannāśaṃ śrīkaṇṭhasyaiva māyayā
نندییشور نے کہا—یوں کہے جانے پر بھی اُس وقت ودھاتا (برہما) اور وِشنو—دونوں کی اَگیانتا دور نہ ہوئی، کیونکہ یہ شری کنٹھ (شیو) کی ہی مایا تھی۔
Nandishvara (Nandi)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Śrīkaṇṭha
FAQs
It teaches that even exalted cosmic deities like Brahmā and Viṣṇu can remain under ajñāna when Śiva’s māyā veils true knowledge; liberation arises by Śiva’s grace, not merely by status or power.
The verse underscores that Śiva, as Śrīkaṇṭha, can both conceal and reveal; Linga/Saguna worship is a grace-filled means by which the veiling māyā is lifted and the devotee recognizes Śiva as the supreme Pati.
A practical takeaway is humble japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with Śiva-bhakti, seeking Śiva’s anugraha (grace) to remove ajñāna—rather than relying on intellectual pride.