Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 12
The Priyavrata Dynasty Continues: Sumati’s Line and the Glorification of Mahārāja Gaya
यस्याध्वरे भगवानध्वरात्मामघोनि माद्यत्युरुसोमपीथे । श्रद्धाविशुद्धाचलभक्तियोग-समर्पितेज्याफलमाजहार ॥ १२ ॥
yasyādhvare bhagavān adhvarātmā maghoni mādyaty uru-soma-pīthe śraddhā-viśuddhācala-bhakti-yoga- samarpitejyā-phalam ājahāra
In Mahārāja Gaya’s sacrifices, there was a great supply of the intoxicant known as soma. King Indra used to come and become intoxicated by drinking large quantities of soma-rasa. Also, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu [the yajña-puruṣa] also came and personally accepted all the sacrifices offered unto Him with pure and firm devotion in the sacrificial arena.
Mahārāja Gaya was so perfect that he satisfied all the demigods, who were headed by the heavenly King Indra. Lord Viṣṇu Himself also personally came to the sacrificial arena to accept the offerings. Although Mahārāja Gaya did not want them, he received all the blessings of the demigods and the Supreme Lord Himself.
FAQs
This verse states that Bhagavān is adhvarātmā—the inner essence and ultimate beneficiary of yajña—so sacrifice becomes complete when its worship and results are offered to Him in devotion.
Śukadeva speaks to Mahārāja Parīkṣit, praising his purity and fitness to hear sacred topics, while explaining how the Lord accepts offerings when performed with pure faith and steady bhakti.
Offer the results of your work—worship, charity, study, or daily duties—to the Lord with sincere faith and steady devotion; the inner intention (bhakti) is what makes an offering spiritually complete.