Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 20
Brahmā’s Creation: The Kumāras, Rudra, the Prajāpatis, and the Manifestation of Vedic Sound
मैत्रेय उवाच एवमात्मभुवादिष्ट: परिक्रम्य गिरां पतिम् । बाढमित्यमुमामन्त्र्य विवेश तपसे वनम् ॥ २० ॥
maitreya uvāca evam ātmabhuvādiṣṭaḥ parikramya girāṁ patim bāḍham ity amum āmantrya viveśa tapase vanam
Śrī Maitreya said: Thus Rudra, having been ordered by Brahmā, circumambulated his father, the master of the Vedas. Addressing him with words of assent, he entered the forest to perform austere penances.
FAQs
This verse shows that, after receiving proper instruction, a seeker may withdraw to a secluded place (the forest) to perform austerities and deepen spiritual realization.
Circumambulation expresses reverence and acceptance of guidance; here it signifies honoring Brahmā as the authoritative teacher and source of instruction.
Create disciplined periods of simplicity—reduced distractions, regulated habits, and focused spiritual study/prayer—while staying respectful to genuine guidance and teachers.