Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 63
Prahlāda Rejects Material Boons; Forgives His Father; Tripura and the Power of Remembrance
तेऽसुरा ह्यपि पश्यन्तो न न्यषेधन्विमोहिता: । तद्विज्ञाय महायोगी रसपालानिदं जगौ । स्मयन्विशोक: शोकार्तान्स्मरन्दैवगतिं च ताम् ॥ ६३ ॥
te ’surā hy api paśyanto na nyaṣedhan vimohitāḥ tad vijñāya mahā-yogī rasa-pālān idaṁ jagau smayan viśokaḥ śokārtān smaran daiva-gatiṁ ca tām
The demons could see the calf and cow, but because of the illusion created by the energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the demons could not forbid them. The great mystic Maya Dānava became aware that the calf and cow were drinking the nectar, and he could understand this to be the unseen power of providence. Thus he spoke to the demons, who were grievously lamenting.
FAQs
This verse shows that events unfold by daiva-gati (providence), and a pure devotee like Prahlāda remembers this, remaining peaceful while others become overwhelmed by grief.
Because the demons were bewildered and did not intervene, Prahlāda understood the situation and addressed the royal guards calmly, guiding them amid the turmoil that followed.
By remembering the Lord’s overarching arrangement, practicing steady devotion, and responding to crisis with clarity and compassion rather than panic or resentment.