Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 2
Aftermath of Gajendra’s Deliverance: Hūhū’s Release, Indradyumna’s Curse, and Sārūpya-mukti
नेदुर्दुन्दुभयो दिव्या गन्धर्वा ननृतुर्जगु: । ऋषयश्चारणा: सिद्धास्तुष्टुवु: पुरुषोत्तमम् ॥ २ ॥
nedur dundubhayo divyā gandharvā nanṛtur jaguḥ ṛṣayaś cāraṇāḥ siddhās tuṣṭuvuḥ puruṣottamam
There was a beating of kettledrums in the heavenly planets, the inhabitants of Gandharvaloka began to dance and sing, while great sages and the inhabitants of Cāraṇaloka and Siddhaloka offered prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Puruṣottama.
FAQs
This verse shows that when the Supreme Lord acts and reveals His protection, exalted beings—Gandharvas, sages, Cāraṇas, and Siddhas—respond by singing, dancing, and offering praises to Puruṣottama.
In the Gajendra Moksha narrative, the Lord’s saving intervention prompts a cosmic celebration, and the celestial communities naturally glorify Him through music, dance, and hymns.
Regularly glorifying the Lord through kīrtana, prayer, or remembrance trains the heart toward gratitude and surrender, helping one stay steady during crises—just as divine help evokes praise in this verse.