Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 43
Bhāgavata-Māhātmya and the Complete Summary of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
विप्रशापापदेशेन संहार: स्वकुलस्य च । उद्धवस्य च संवादो वसुदेवस्य चाद्भुत: ॥ ४२ ॥ यत्रात्मविद्या ह्यखिला प्रोक्ता धर्मविनिर्णय: । ततो मर्त्यपरित्याग आत्मयोगानुभावत: ॥ ४३ ॥
vipra-śāpāpadeśena saṁhāraḥ sva-kulasya ca uddhavasya ca saṁvādo vasudevasya cādbhutaḥ
It tells how the Lord withdrew His own dynasty on the pretext of the brāhmaṇas’ curse; Vasudeva’s wondrous dialogue with Nārada; and the extraordinary conversation between Uddhava and Kṛṣṇa, wherein the complete science of the self is taught and the principles of dharma are decisively set forth. Then, by the power of His own mystic yoga, Śrī Kṛṣṇa departed this mortal world—thus does the Bhāgavatam narrate.
FAQs
This verse highlights that the Bhagavatam’s narration includes complete ātma-vidyā and a clear determination of dharma—presented as essential guidance for liberation.
It frames the dynasty’s destruction as occurring ‘under the pretext’ of a brāhmaṇa’s curse, emphasizing the Lord’s purposeful withdrawal of His earthly pastimes while honoring dharma and brāhmaṇical words.
Cultivate steady spiritual practice and self-realization (ātma-yoga) so identity shifts from temporary body to the Self—reducing fear, attachment, and anxiety, and strengthening devotion and dharmic living.