Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 34
Kṛṣṇa Leads Kālayavana to Mucukunda; The Yavana Is Burned; Mucukunda’s Prayers and Boon of Bhakti
तेजसा तेऽविषह्येण भूरि द्रष्टुं न शक्नुम: । हतौजसा महाभाग माननीयोऽसि देहिनाम् ॥ ३४ ॥
tejasā te ’viṣahyeṇa bhūri draṣṭuṁ na śaknumaḥ hataujasā mahā-bhāga mānanīyo ’si dehinām
Tu fulgor, insoportable, abruma nuestras fuerzas, y por eso no podemos fijar la mirada en Ti. Oh afortunado y excelso, eres digno de honor para todos los seres encarnados.
FAQs
This verse says Kṛṣṇa’s radiance is so overpowering that ordinary beings cannot steadily behold Him; His transcendental splendor naturally subdues all lesser power.
In the narrative, Kṛṣṇa’s majesty becomes unmistakable; His associates express reverence and humility, acknowledging that His divine presence overwhelms their own strength and vision.
Cultivate humility: recognize a higher divine reality beyond ego and ability, and offer respect to the Lord and to all beings as His dependents.