Shloka 15
भैरवोत्पत्तिः ब्रह्मदर्पनिग्रहश्च
Origin of Bhairava and the Subduing of Brahmā’s Pride
रे रे केतक दुष्टस्त्वं शठ दूरमितो व्रज । ममापि प्रेम ते पुष्पे मा भूत्पूजास्वितः परम्
re re ketaka duṣṭastvaṃ śaṭha dūramito vraja | mamāpi prema te puṣpe mā bhūtpūjāsvitaḥ param
ارے کیتک! تو بدکار اور مکار ہے—یہاں سے دور چلا جا۔ تیرے پھول سے مجھے بھی کبھی محبت تھی؛ مگر اب تو عبادت میں کبھی بھی سب سے برتر نہ بنے۔
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Bhairava
FAQs
It teaches that Shiva, as Pati and the upholder of dharma, rejects deceit in sacred matters; devotion must be grounded in truth (satya) and integrity, not in false claims or outward display.
In the Linga narrative, offerings are not merely symbolic—they must be offered with purity and honesty. Shiva’s refusal to accept Ketaki as “foremost in worship” shows that Saguna worship of the Linga is governed by ethical discipline as well as devotion.
Practice truthful, rule-following Shiva-puja: offer approved substances with a sincere mind, and support worship with japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), keeping intention and conduct aligned.