Shloka 3

Indra’s Prayers and the Coronation of Śrī Kṛṣṇa as Govinda

Govindābhiṣeka

Devanagari script

द‍ृष्टश्रुतानुभावोऽस्य कृष्णस्यामिततेजस: । नष्टत्रिलोकेशमद इदमाह कृताञ्जलि: ॥ ३ ॥

Transliteration

dṛṣṭa-śrutānubhāvo ’sya kṛṣṇasyāmita-tejasaḥ naṣṭa-tri-lokeśa-mada idam āha kṛtāñjaliḥ

Translation

Having seen and heard the transcendental might of all-powerful Kṛṣṇa, whose splendor is immeasurable, Indra’s false pride as lord of the three worlds was destroyed. With folded hands, he addressed the Lord as follows.

Synonyms

• dṛṣṭa-śruta-anubhāvaḥ: one whose realization is from what is seen and heard
• dṛṣṭa-śruta-anubhāvaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dṛṣṭa (√dṛś/दृश्, क्त) + śruta (√śru/श्रु, क्त) + anubhāva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व: 'seen and heard (and) experience/realization' → 'one whose realization is based on seeing and hearing'

• asya: of him
• asya: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine/Neuter, Genitive (6th/षष्ठी), Singular

• kṛṣṇasya: of Krishna
• kṛṣṇasya: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kṛṣṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive, Singular

• amita-tejasaḥ: of immeasurable splendor
• amita-tejasaḥ: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: amita (प्रातिपदिक) + tejas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Genitive, Singular; कर्मधारय: 'immeasurable (amita) splendor (tejas)'

• naṣṭa-tri-lokeśa-madaḥ: whose pride as lord of the three worlds was destroyed
• naṣṭa-tri-lokeśa-madaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: naṣṭa (√naś/नश्, क्त) + tri (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक) + loka (प्रातिपदिक) + īśa (प्रातिपदिक) + mada (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; षष्ठी/तत्पुरुष: 'whose pride of being lord of the three worlds is destroyed'

• idam: this (speech)
• idam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• āha: said
• āha: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √ah (धातु)
• Form: Perfect (लिट्), 3rd Person, Singular; parasmaipada

• kṛta-añjaliḥ: with folded hands
• kṛta-añjaliḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛta (√kṛ/कृ, क्त) + añjali (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; तत्पुरुष: 'having made (joined) hands'

Characters & Entities

• Kṛṣṇa
• Indra

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Indra’s pride being destroyed?

This verse states that after witnessing Kṛṣṇa’s immeasurable potency, Indra’s false ego as “lord of the three worlds” was shattered, leading him to approach Kṛṣṇa with folded hands in humility.

Why did Indra speak with folded hands to Krishna after the Govardhana Leela?

Because he realized his mistake and understood Kṛṣṇa’s supreme power; his pride was removed, so he offered respect and began to speak submissively.

Practical application of this teaching in modern life?

It encourages replacing status-based pride with humility—recognizing a higher truth and responding to correction with respect, accountability, and sincere surrender.