Shloka 19
विन्ध्यवृद्धिनिवारणम् — The Restraint of the Vindhya
Agastya’s Injunction
तेडभिगम्य नमस्कृत्य वैकुण्ठमपराजितम् । ततो देवा: समस्तास्ते तदोचुर्मधुसूदनम्
teḍabhigamya namaskṛtya vaikuṇṭham aparājitam | tato devāḥ samastās te tadocur madhusūdanam ||
Having approached and paid homage to Vaikuṇṭha, the Unconquered Lord, all those gods together then addressed Madhusūdana.
लोगश उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic etiquette: one should approach the worthy with humility (namaskāra) before speaking, especially when seeking guidance. It also suggests that counsel on cosmic or ethical matters is best offered with reverence and a sense of shared duty.
The assembled gods approach the Lord—called Vaikuṇṭha and Aparājita—bow to him, and then collectively address Madhusūdana (Kṛṣṇa/Viṣṇu), preparing to present a request or consultation within the unfolding events of the Vana Parva.