Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 24
Kṛṣṇa Defeats Bāṇāsura and Receives Śiva’s Prayers
The Śoṇitapura Battle and the Jvara Episode
माहेश्वर: समाक्रन्दन् वैष्णवेन बलार्दित: । अलब्ध्वाभयमन्यत्र भीतो माहेश्वरो ज्वर: । शरणार्थी हृषीकेशं तुष्टाव प्रयताञ्जलि: ॥ २४ ॥
māheśvaraḥ samākrandan vaiṣṇavena balārditaḥ alabdhvābhayam anyatra bhīto māheśvaro jvaraḥ śaraṇārthī hṛṣīkeśaṁ tuṣṭāva prayatāñjaliḥ
湿婆-阇伐罗被毗湿奴-阇伐罗的威力压制，痛苦哀号；在别处得不到无畏之所，便惊惧地前来投靠掌御诸根的赫里希凯沙——主奎师那，并合掌赞颂。
As pointed out by Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī, it is significant that the Śiva-jvara had to leave the side of his master, Lord Śiva, and directly take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.
FAQs
This verse shows that even the powerful Māheśvara Jvara, unable to find fearlessness anywhere, ultimately takes refuge in Hṛṣīkeśa (Kṛṣṇa) and prays with folded hands—teaching that true safety is found in surrender to the Lord.
Overpowered by the Vaiṣṇava Jvara and unable to gain relief elsewhere, the Māheśvara Jvara became frightened and sought protection by surrendering to Kṛṣṇa, the supreme controller of the senses and the ultimate refuge.
When anxiety, illness, or crisis feels overwhelming, this verse encourages turning to sincere prayer and humble surrender—seeking steadiness and guidance in devotion rather than relying only on external supports.