Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 21
The Appearance of Vāmanadeva and His Arrival at Bali’s Sacrifice
तं नर्मदायास्तट उत्तरे बले- र्य ऋत्विजस्ते भृगुकच्छसंज्ञके । प्रवर्तयन्तो भृगव: क्रतूत्तमं व्यचक्षतारादुदितं यथा रविम् ॥ २१ ॥
taṁ narmadāyās taṭa uttare baler ya ṛtvijas te bhṛgukaccha-saṁjñake pravartayanto bhṛgavaḥ kratūttamaṁ vyacakṣatārād uditaṁ yathā ravim
Am Nordufer der Narmadā, auf dem Opferfeld namens Bhṛgukaccha, sahen die Priester, Nachkommen Bhṛgus, während sie das erhabenste Opfer vollzogen, Vāmanadeva wie eine Sonne, die ganz in der Nähe aufgeht.
FAQs
He appeared at Bhṛgukaccha on the northern bank of the river Narmadā, where Bali’s Bhṛgu priests were conducting a great sacrifice.
The comparison highlights the sudden, unmistakable, and awe-inspiring brilliance of the Lord’s manifestation—dispelling doubt just as sunrise dispels darkness.
It reminds seekers that sincere spiritual practice invites divine guidance—often arriving unexpectedly—so one should stay attentive, humble, and ready to respond with faith.