Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvitiya Skandha, Shloka 39
Brahmā’s Tapasya, the Vision of Vaikuṇṭha, and the Lord’s Seed Instructions
Catuḥ-śloki
अन्तर्हितेन्द्रियार्थाय हरये विहिताञ्जलि: । सर्वभूतमयो विश्वं ससर्जेदं स पूर्ववत् ॥ ३९ ॥
antarhitendriyārthāya haraye vihitāñjaliḥ sarva-bhūtamayo viśvaṁ sasarjedaṁ sa pūrvavat
Quand Hari, objet de la joie transcendante des sens des dévots, eut disparu, Brahmā, les mains jointes, entreprit de recréer l’univers rempli d’êtres, comme auparavant.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, is the object for fulfilling the senses of all living entities. Illusioned by the glaring reflection of the external energy, the living entities worship the senses instead of engaging them properly in fulfilling the desires of the Supreme.
FAQs
This verse calls the Lord “antarhitendriyārtha,” meaning He is hidden from sense-objects—realized not by mere sensory perception but through devotion and divine revelation.
Because creation is performed as service under the Supreme Lord’s guidance; Brahmā first honors Hari with folded hands and then carries out creation “as before,” in obedience to the divine plan.
Begin responsibilities with humility and remembrance of God—offer your work as service—recognizing that true guidance and clarity come from devotion, not just the senses.