Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 14
Ambarīṣa’s Prayers to Sudarśana and the Deliverance of Durvāsā
दुर्वासा उवाच अहो अनन्तदासानां महत्त्वं दृष्टमद्य मे । कृतागसोऽपि यद् राजन् मङ्गलानि समीहसे ॥ १४ ॥
durvāsā uvāca aho ananta-dāsānāṁ mahattvaṁ dṛṣṭam adya me kṛtāgaso ’pi yad rājan maṅgalāni samīhase
قال دورفاسا مُني: «يا أيها الملك، لقد شهدت اليوم عظمة خُدّام أننتا، الربّ اللامتناهي. فمع أنني ارتكبت إساءة، فإنك ما زلت تلتمس لي الخير والبركة».
FAQs
This verse shows that even a powerful sage like Durvāsā recognizes the extraordinary greatness of Ananta’s servants, whose devotion brings divine protection and moral nobility.
After offending Ambarīṣa and facing danger due to the Lord’s protection of His devotee, Durvāsā admits his mistake and marvels that Ambarīṣa still wishes him well despite the offense.
Avoid criticizing sincere devotees, and respond to harm with integrity and goodwill—because true spiritual strength is shown through humility, forgiveness, and devotion-centered conduct.