An epithet of Lord Vishnu, Govinda naayanaarchita refers to the worship, by eyes, of Govinda, the protector of cows. It is as if Lord Vishnu is worshipping Lord Siva! There are several legends wherein Lord Vishnu comes in various forms to worship Lord Siva and where Lord Siva seeks Lord Vishnu’s help. We recall the legend of Sri Chakra and how it was used to kill the demon Jalandhara. We also recall the legend where Daksha proceeded to perform a Yajna without inviting Lord Siva. Virabhadra (a lower manifestation of lord Siva) started destroying everything that was around and in the process swallowed the Srichakra. Having destroyed the yagasala, Virabhadra went to Mt. Kailash and reported whatever happened to Lord Siva. Thus, Lord Vishnu lost the Srichakra again. To regain it, he planned to offer a thousand lotuses to Lord Siva. He discovered that he had two short of the thousand lotuses. He thereupon offered his two lotus-like eyes along with the other lotuses to Lord Siva. Pleased with the gesture, Lord Siva gave the Chakra back to Lord Vishnu.
It is said in the Skaandapuranam the Lord Vishnu addressed Virabhadra thus, “O Virabhadra! You are powerful as the vajrayudham (diamond-edged weapon) capable of breaking apart many mountains. It is difficult even to handle the Sudarshana charka and you have swallowed it! Lord Siva presented it to me. Is it not improper on your part to take away what your Guru has given me?”
According to the Sharabhopanishad, Lord Siva says, “Lord Vishnu offered his two lotus-like eyes to me. Pleased with this, I have presented the Srichakra to him. Lord Vishnu therefore worships me as tasmy rudraya namo asthviti.”
Although Namdikeshwara disallowed many who sought sivadarshan at Mt. Kaliash, Lord Vishnu was never stopped. As Lord Vishnu is an amsam (aspect) of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati, he is always regarded as being close to the divine couple.
It is said in the Skaandapuranam the Lord Vishnu addressed Virabhadra thus, “O Virabhadra! You are powerful as the vajrayudham (diamond-edged weapon) capable of breaking apart many mountains. It is difficult even to handle the Sudarshana charka and you have swallowed it! Lord Siva presented it to me. Is it not improper on your part to take away what your Guru has given me?”
According to the Sharabhopanishad, Lord Siva says, “Lord Vishnu offered his two lotus-like eyes to me. Pleased with this, I have presented the Srichakra to him. Lord Vishnu therefore worships me as tasmy rudraya namo asthviti.”
Although Namdikeshwara disallowed many who sought sivadarshan at Mt. Kaliash, Lord Vishnu was never stopped. As Lord Vishnu is an amsam (aspect) of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati, he is always regarded as being close to the divine couple.
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