Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 39
The Slaying of Narakāsura (Bhaumāsura), Rescue of the Princesses, and the Pārijāta Episode Begins
गत्वा सुरेन्द्रभवनं दत्त्वादित्यै च कुण्डले । पूजितस्त्रिदशेन्द्रेण महेन्द्रयाण्या च सप्रिय: ॥ ३८ ॥ चोदितो भार्ययोत्पाट्य पारिजातं गरुत्मति । आरोप्य सेन्द्रान् विबुधान् निर्जित्योपानयत्पुरम् ॥ ३९ ॥
gatvā surendra-bhavanaṁ dattvādityai ca kuṇḍale pūjitas tridaśendreṇa mahendryāṇyā ca sa-priyaḥ
The Lord then went to the abode of Indra, the demigods’ king, and gave mother Aditi her earrings; there Indra and his wife worshiped Kṛṣṇa and His beloved consort Satyabhāmā. Then, at Satyabhāmā’s behest the Lord uprooted the heavenly pārijāta tree and put it on the back of Garuḍa. After defeating Indra and all the other demigods, Kṛṣṇa brought the pārijāta to His capital.
FAQs
In this verse, Indra and Indrāṇī respectfully worship Śrī Kṛṣṇa after He returns Aditi’s earrings, showing that even the king of heaven honors the Supreme Lord.
Because Kṛṣṇa restored Aditi’s stolen earrings and demonstrated His supreme power and protection of the righteous, Indra received Him with reverence and affection.
Offer respect to divine goodness and virtue wherever it appears, and cultivate humility—recognizing that real greatness naturally honors the Supreme and His service.