Shloka 22
Ajāmila Delivered: Viṣṇudūtas Establish the Supremacy of the Holy Name
द्विज: पाशाद्विनिर्मुक्तो गतभी: प्रकृतिं गत: । ववन्दे शिरसा विष्णो: किङ्करान् दर्शनोत्सव: ॥ २२ ॥
dvijaḥ pāśād vinirmukto gata-bhīḥ prakṛtiṁ gataḥ vavande śirasā viṣṇoḥ kiṅkarān darśanotsavaḥ
Aus den Schlingen der Yamadūtas befreit, wurde der Brāhmaṇa Ajāmila furchtlos und kam wieder zu sich. Den Darśana der Diener Viṣṇus als Fest betrachtend, neigte er sein Haupt und erwies ihnen ehrerbietige Verehrung.
Vaiṣṇavas are also Viṣṇudūtas because they carry out the orders of Kṛṣṇa. Lord Kṛṣṇa is very eager for all the conditioned souls rotting in this material world to surrender to Him and be saved from material pangs in this life and punishment in hellish conditions after death. A Vaiṣṇava therefore tries to bring conditioned souls to their senses. Those who are fortunate like Ajāmila are saved by the Viṣṇudūtas, or Vaiṣṇavas, and thus they return back home, back to Godhead.
FAQs
It shows that the very sight of Viṣṇu’s servants brings fearlessness and devotional joy, inspiring humble surrender and obeisance.
After being freed from Yama’s noose, Ajāmila regained composure and recognized the Viṣṇudūtas as divine protectors, so he worshipfully offered them respect.
When fear and guilt arise, take shelter of bhakti—remember the Lord, seek saintly association, and cultivate humility—so the mind returns to clarity and courage.