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
On y raconte comment, sous le prétexte de la malédiction des brāhmaṇa, le Seigneur retira sa propre dynastie; l’étonnant entretien de Vasudeva avec Nārada; et le dialogue d’Uddhava avec Kṛṣṇa, où la science du Soi est enseignée dans sa plénitude et où les principes du dharma sont tranchés. Puis, par la puissance de son propre yoga, Śrī Kṛṣṇa quitta ce monde mortel : tout cela est narré dans le Bhāgavatam.
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.