Shiva Purana 2 by Bibek Debroy

Author:Bibek Debroy [Debroy, Bibek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Published: 2023-05-29T00:00:00+00:00

Shata Rudra Samhita701

Chapter 230-4(1) (Shiva’s Five Avataras)

‘I bow down to Maheshvara, the great bliss who is infinite in his pastimes. He is the great lord who is in everything. He is Gouri’s beloved and Kartika and Vighnaraja702 originated from him. Shankara is the original divinity.’

Shounaka said, ‘O Vyasa’s disciple! O immensely fortunate one! O Suta! O ocean of jnana and compassion! Please tell us about Shambhu’s avataras, which attract one towards the auspicious.’

Suta replied, ‘O sage! O Shounaka! Immersing my mind in him and conquering my senses, with virtuous devotion, I will tell you about Shiva’s avataras. O sages! Listen. Shiva’s forms are the destination of the virtuous. In earlier times, the sage Sanatkumara asked Nandi about them. Remembering Shiva, he replied.’

‘Nandishvara said, “In different kalpas, the avataras of the Lord Sarveshvara are said to be innumerable. According to my intelligence, I will describe them. The nineteenth kalpa is known as Shveta-Lohita.703 The first avatara is described as Sadyojata. When Brahma meditated on the supreme brahman, the young boy, Shveta-Lohita, was born, with a tuft of hair on his head. Brahma saw that being, who was the brahman in the form of Ishvara. Realizing this, he joined his hands in salutation. Worshipping him, he meditated on him within his heart. Knowing that Sadyojata704 was Shiva, the lord of the universe was delighted. With virtuous intelligence, he repeatedly thought about the supreme one. As he performed dhyana, illustrious sons were born. They were white in complexion and possessed supreme vijnana. They were forms of the supreme brahman. They were Sunanda, Nandana, Vishvananda and Upanandana. They became disciples of the great-souled one,705 who was enveloped by the brahman. Sadyojata Shambhu gave Vidhatri jnana. Pleased, Parameshvara lovingly gave him the power to create.”’706

‘“The twentieth kalpa is known by the name of Rakta.707 In this, the immensely energetic Brahma assumed a red complexion. Desiring a son, he meditated, and Vidhatri’s son manifested himself. He was adorned in red garlands and red garments. His eyes were red, and his ornaments were red. On seeing that great-souled son, he immersed himself in meditation again. Getting to know that this was Vamadeva Shiva, he joined his hands in salutation and prostrated himself. He708 had four sons who were attired in red garments—Viraja, Vivaha, Vishoka and Vishvabhavana. Vamadeva Shambhu bestowed jnana on Vidhatri. Pleased, Parameshvara lovingly gave him the power to create.”’709

‘“The twenty-first kalpa is known as Pitavasa.710 In this, the immensely fortunate Brahma was attired in yellow garments. When he meditated, desiring a son, a son was born to Vidhatri. He wore yellow garments and was mature. He was immensely energetic and mighty-armed. On seeing him, he immersed himself in dhyana and understood that this was Tatpurusha Shiva. Understanding this, Vidhatri prostrated himself and performed japa with Shankara gayatri.711 This mantra is the great goddess, revered by all the worlds. Seeing that he was immersed in dhyana, Mahadeva was pleased. Divine sons manifested themselves from his712 sides. All of them were attired in yellow garments and all of them propounded paths of yoga.

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