When we follow the righteous path, there is no need for us to fear for Rudra. Purified mind can never even think of following the path of adharma. Surrender is possible only through a purified mind. In other words, when we surrender unto Him, we need not fear for Him. Secondly, having understood that He will surely inflict pain if one continues with his sins, we are cautious in doing in any non-meritorious actions (papa) and avoid them somehow. First, because He is worshiped along with His weaponries. In this verse, they are considered as auspicious and blessings. In the previous verse, jīva-s were frightened by His bow and arrows. Your arrow which is the most benignant of all and your bow, which is the most auspicious and your quiver (a case for holding arrows) which is the source of blessings make us happy with these. Śivā śaravyā yā tava tayā no rudra mṛḍaya || (1:2) Meaning: Yā ta iṣuḥ śivatamā śivaṁ babhūva te dhanuḥ | Not only are His weaponries worshiped, but also His hands holding these weaponries. There are reference to this interpretation in some of the Upaniṣad-s. Rudra is like a master to us, ready to punish our wrong doings. Fearing His wrath, jīva-s always do good deeds. When adharma prevails, Rudra uses His weapons, bow and arrow to inflict pains on the wrong doers. Rudra also means the one who causes pain and consequent pain. Bow and arrow symbolically represent aim of action and movement respectively. In His two hands, He holds a bow and an arrow. Rudra does not hesitate to punish wrong doers and incessant sinners. It specifically refers to the wrath of Rudra, which arises out of intolerance of adharma and evil doers. Manyu does not mean just normal human anger. Rudra! Salutations to your righteous wrath your bow and arrow to both of your hands. Namaste astu dhanvane bāhubhyāmuta te namaḥ || (anuvāka 1: verse 1) Meaning: Namaste rudra manyava uto ta iṣave namaḥ | Thus, a simple salutation is made to Rudra, at the time of beginning of Śrī Rudram seeking His Grace. These are the attributes of Bhagavān or the Lord. Bhagavate is derived from the word bhaga, which means gracious lord, good fortune, happiness, welfare, prosperity, dignity, majesty, distinction, excellence, beauty and loveliness. Namo is the salutation to Rudra, like namaḥ. Like any other mantra, this verse also starts with om, which always gives auspicious beginning of all Vedic verses.
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