Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 15
Nara-Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi and the Lord’s Unlimited Incarnations
ओमित्यादेशमादाय नत्वा तं सुरवन्दिन: । उर्वशीमप्सर:श्रेष्ठां पुरस्कृत्य दिवं ययु: ॥ १५ ॥
om ity ādeśam ādāya natvā taṁ sura-vandinaḥ urvaśīm apsaraḥ-śreṣṭhāṁ puraskṛtya divaṁ yayuḥ
Indem sie die heilige Silbe „Om“ erklingen ließen und den Befehl annahmen, verneigten sich die Diener der Halbgötter vor Ihm. Dann wählten sie Urvaśī, die Beste der Apsarās, stellten sie ehrerbietig voran und kehrten in den Himmel zurück.
FAQs
In this verse, “Om” functions as a sacred assent—accepting the order respectfully and affirming obedience to higher authority.
Urvaśī is described here as the foremost apsarā (celestial nymph), honored by being placed at the front as the group departs to the heavenly realm.
It highlights disciplined receptivity—accept guidance with humility, offer respect, and carry out duties without ego or hesitation.