Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 1
Vasudeva and Devakī Glorify Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; The Recovery of Devakī’s Six Sons from Sutala
श्रीबादरायणिरुवाच अथैकदात्मजौ प्राप्तौ कृतपादाभिवन्दनौ । वसुदेवोऽभिनन्द्याह प्रीत्या सङ्कर्षणाच्युतौ ॥ १ ॥
śrī-bādarāyaṇir uvāca athaikadātmajau prāptau kṛta-pādābhivandanau vasudevo ’bhinandyāha prītyā saṅkarṣaṇācyutau
Śrī Bādarāyaṇi said: One day the two sons of Vasudeva — Saṅkarṣaṇa and Acyuta — came to pay him respects, bowing down at his feet. Vasudeva greeted Them with great affection and spoke to Them.
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This verse shows Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma first honoring Vasudeva by bowing at his feet, teaching that humility and reverence are natural expressions of dharma and bhakti.
Because they are his beloved sons—Balarāma (Saṅkarṣaṇa) and Kṛṣṇa (Acyuta)—and their respectful approach awakens Vasudeva’s deep parental love and devotion.
Begin important meetings with respect—gratitude, humility, and honoring relationships—because sincere reverence strengthens love, harmony, and spiritual culture.