Shloka 4
भैरवावतारवर्णनम् (Bhairavāvatāra-varṇanam) — “Description of the Descent/Manifestation of Bhairava”
चित्रमत्र न किञ्चिद्वै दुर्ज्ञेया खलु शाम्भवी । तया संमोहितास्सर्वे नार्चयन्त्यपि तम्परम्
citramatra na kiñcidvai durjñeyā khalu śāmbhavī | tayā saṃmohitāssarve nārcayantyapi tamparam
此中并无可惊异之处，因为“商婆毗”之力（Śāmbhavī-śakti）确实难以了悟。众生为其所迷，甚至不能礼敬祂——至上之主。
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Shakti Form: Durgā
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that Śiva’s own Śakti (often understood as māyā in its veiling function) can bewilder beings, causing them to miss the worship of Pati (the Supreme Lord). Liberation arises when that delusion is transcended through Śiva’s grace and devotion.
When minds are veiled by Śāmbhavī māyā, they neglect even accessible forms of worship. The Liṅga and Saguna worship serve as compassionate supports to turn the deluded mind toward the Supreme Śiva and gradually beyond bondage.
A practical takeaway is steady bhakti supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and regular Liṅga-arcana; these disciplines purify delusion and orient the devotee toward Śiva’s grace.