Shloka 39

क्षुपस्य विष्णुदर्शनं, वैष्णवस्तोत्रं, दधीचविवादः, स्थानेश्वरतीर्थमाहात्म्यं

Devanagari script

अस्ति चेद्भगवन् भीतिर् भवार्चनरतस्य मे वक्तुमर्हसि यत्नेन वरदांबुजलोचन

Transliteration

asti cedbhagavan bhītir bhavārcanaratasya me vaktumarhasi yatnena varadāṃbujalocana

Translation

噢吉祥的主啊，若我虽专心礼敬婆婆（湿婆）却仍有一丝恐惧残存，愿你细致为我开示，噢赐福者、莲华眼者。

Word by Word

• अस्ति: is there/exists

• चेत्: if

• भगवन्: O Lord

• भीतिः: fear

• भवार्चनरतस्य: of one intent on the worship (arcana) of Bhava (Śiva)

• मे: for me/of me

• वक्तुम्: to speak/tell

• अर्हसि: you ought/please

• यत्नेन: with effort/carefully

• वरद: bestower of boons

• अम्बुज-लोचन: lotus-eyed

Speaker

A devotee/disciple addressing Shiva (within Suta’s narration to the sages)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

The verse frames a core Linga-Purana theme: even a devotee engaged in Bhava-arcana seeks clarity on what subtle fear or bondage (pāśa) may still remain, implying worship must mature into right knowledge and Shiva’s grace.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva is invoked as Bhava, the boon-giving Pati (Lord) who compassionately instructs the pashu (soul). His lotus-eyed, varada aspect signals accessible grace that dispels fear when the devotee approaches with sincerity.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Bhava-arcana (Shiva worship/puja) is foregrounded; the verse also hints that ritual devotion should be complemented by instruction aligned with Pashupata-oriented discernment about fear, bondage, and liberation.