Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 24
Viśvarūpa’s Death, Vṛtrāsura’s Manifestation, and the Devas’ Surrender to Nārāyaṇa
पुरा स्वयम्भूरपि संयमाम्भ- स्युदीर्णवातोर्मिरवै: कराले । एकोऽरविन्दात् पतितस्ततार तस्माद् भयाद्येन स नोऽस्तु पार: ॥ २४ ॥
purā svayambhūr api saṁyamāmbhasy udīrṇa-vātormi-ravaiḥ karāle eko ’ravindāt patitas tatāra tasmād bhayād yena sa no ’stu pāraḥ
In the beginning of creation, a tremendous wind caused fierce waves of inundating water. The great waves made such a horrible sound that Lord Brahmā almost fell from his seat on the lotus into the water of devastation, but he was saved with the help of the Lord. Thus we also expect the Lord to protect us from this dangerous condition.
FAQs
This verse teaches that the Supreme Lord is the “far shore” (pāra)—the one who enables even Brahmā to cross terrifying danger—so devotees pray to Him as their deliverer from fear and saṁsāra.
Brahmā is cited as an example that even the greatest created being can face overwhelming fear, yet the Lord alone grants safe passage—highlighting the Lord’s supreme power to protect.
When life feels like a stormy ocean, this verse encourages taking refuge in the Supreme Lord through prayer and remembrance, trusting Him as the ultimate support beyond one’s own strength.