Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 17
Raivata and Cākṣuṣa Manvantaras; Brahmā’s Prayers at Śvetadvīpa
Prelude to Samudra-manthana
निशाम्यैतत् सुरगणा महेन्द्रवरुणादय: । नाध्यगच्छन्स्वयं मन्त्रैर्मन्त्रयन्तो विनिश्चितम् ॥ १७ ॥ ततो ब्रह्मसभां जग्मुर्मेरोर्मूर्धनि सर्वश: । सर्वं विज्ञापयां चक्रु: प्रणता: परमेष्ठिने ॥ १८ ॥
niśāmyaitat sura-gaṇā mahendra-varuṇādayaḥ nādhyagacchan svayaṁ mantrair mantrayanto viniścitam
Śrī Śukadeva sprach: Als Indra, Varuṇa und die übrigen devas diesen Zustand sahen, berieten sie sich miteinander, doch fanden sie aus eigener Überlegung keine sichere Lösung. Daraufhin versammelten sich alle devas und gingen gemeinsam zum Gipfel des Sumeru, in die Versammlung Brahmās; dort warfen sie sich nieder, erwiesen Paramēṣṭhī Brahmā ihre Ehrerbietung und berichteten ihm alles, was geschehen war.
FAQs
Because the situation was beyond their independent capacity; even after deliberation, they could not reach certainty and thus needed higher guidance.
It teaches humility—when one’s own intelligence and group counsel fail, one should approach a higher, divinely guided authority rather than act impulsively.
Pause, avoid rash action, and seek clarity through śāstra, prayer, and guidance from a qualified teacher—aiming for a settled, dharmic decision.