Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 7
Kapila’s Advent: Brahmā’s Confirmation, the Marriage of the Nine Daughters, and Kardama’s Renunciation
अवादयंस्तदा व्योम्नि वादित्राणि घनाघना: । गायन्ति तं स्म गन्धर्वा नृत्यन्त्यप्सरसो मुदा ॥ ७ ॥
avādayaṁs tadā vyomni vāditrāṇi ghanāghanāḥ gāyanti taṁ sma gandharvā nṛtyanty apsaraso mudā
At the time of His descent on earth, demigods in the form of raining clouds sounded musical instruments in the sky. The celestial musicians, the Gandharvas, sang the glories of the Lord, while celestial dancing girls known as Apsarās danced in joyful ecstasy.
FAQs
This verse shows that when the Lord is glorified or manifests His presence, celestial beings naturally celebrate—Gandharvas by singing and Apsarās by dancing—indicating universal reverence for Bhagavān.
The verse refers to the Supreme Lord being honored; in this chapter’s context, it is connected with Lord Kapila’s divine presence and the auspicious celebration surrounding Him.
By cultivating joyful glorification—kīrtana, music, and heartfelt praise of the Lord—turning devotion into a living celebration rather than a mere ritual.