Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 37
Mārkaṇḍeya Ṛṣi Tested by Indra and Blessed by Nara-Nārāyaṇa
उत्थाय प्राञ्जलि: प्रह्व औत्सुक्यादाश्लिषन्निव । नमो नम इतीशानौ बभाशे गद्गदाक्षरम् ॥ ३७ ॥
utthāya prāñjaliḥ prahva autsukyād āśliṣann iva namo nama itīśānau babhāṣe gadgadākṣaram
He rose, hands folded and head bowed in humility, so eager that he felt as if he were embracing the two Lords. With a voice choked by ecstasy he repeatedly uttered, “Namo namah—my obeisances unto You.”
FAQs
This verse shows that true obeisance is not merely formal; it arises from humility and intense longing to serve the Lord, even making one’s voice tremble with emotion.
Overwhelmed by darśana and eagerness to approach Them, his devotion became ecstatic (gadgada), so he could only utter repeated obeisances.
Cultivate respectful remembrance—pause, fold hands mentally or physically, and offer sincere gratitude/obeisance before prayer, study, or service, letting humility guide speech and action.