Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 55
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दिव्यवाद्यन्त तूर्याणि पेतु: कुसुमवृष्टय: । मुनयस्तुष्टुवुस्तुष्टा जगुर्गन्धर्वकिन्नरा: ॥ ५४ ॥ नृत्यन्ति स्म स्त्रियो देव्य आसीत्परममङ्गलम् । देवा ब्रह्मादय: सर्वे उपतस्थुरभिष्टवै: ॥ ५५ ॥
divy avādyanta tūryāṇi petuḥ kusuma-vṛṣṭayaḥ munayas tuṣṭuvus tuṣṭā jagur gandharva-kinnarāḥ
In the heavenly planets, bands began to play, and they showered flowers from the sky. The pacified sages chanted Vedic prayers, the denizens of heaven known as the Gandharvas and Kinnaras sang, the beautiful damsels of the heavenly planets danced, and in this way, at the time of the appearance of Nara-Nārāyaṇa, all signs of good fortune were visible. Just at that time, great demigods like Brahmā also offered their respectful prayers.
FAQs
This verse describes divine approval through celestial music and showers of flowers, indicating that higher beings rejoice when dharma and devotion are honored.
They are celestial musicians who celebrate major auspicious events; their singing signifies universal joy and endorsement of the sacred moment being narrated.
Recognize and cultivate sattvic celebration—gratitude, prayer, and praise—when something spiritually uplifting happens, rather than pride or mere display.