Shloka 20
King Vena’s Tyranny, the Sages’ Counsel, and the Birth of Niṣāda
तस्मिंस्तुष्टे किमप्राप्यं जगतामीश्वरेश्वरे । लोका: सपाला ह्येतस्मै हरन्ति बलिमादृता: ॥ २० ॥
tasmiṁs tuṣṭe kim aprāpyaṁ jagatām īśvareśvare lokāḥ sapālā hy etasmai haranti balim ādṛtāḥ
When the Lord of lords, the Supreme Ruler of all worlds, is satisfied, what remains unattainable? Therefore the lokapālas—the presiding demigods—and the inhabitants of their realms gladly and reverently offer Him tribute and all paraphernalia of worship.
All Vedic civilization is summarized in this verse: all living entities, either on this planet or on other planets, have to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead by their respective duties. When He is satisfied, all necessities of life are automatically supplied. In the Vedas it is also stated: eko bahūnāṁ yo vidadhāti kāmān ( Kaṭha Upaniṣad 2.2.13). From the Vedas we understand that He is supplying everyone’s necessities, and we can actually see that the lower animals — the birds and the beasts — have no business or profession yet are not dying for want of food. They are all living in nature’s way, and they all have the necessities of life provided, namely eating, sleeping, mating and defending.
FAQs
This verse teaches that when the supreme controller is satisfied, nothing remains unattainable—prosperity and support naturally follow.
In the narrative, Pṛthu is portrayed as empowered and divinely supported; therefore even the planetary rulers cooperate and offer respectful tribute to such a God-aligned king.
Align actions with devotion and righteousness—when one prioritizes pleasing God through dharma, needed resources and cooperation tend to come without obsessive anxiety.