Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 5
The Deliverance of King Nṛga and the Warning Against Taking Brāhmaṇa Property
तत्रागत्यारविन्दाक्षो भगवान् विश्वभावन: । वीक्ष्योज्जहार वामेन तं करेण स लीलया ॥ ५ ॥
tatrāgatyāravindākṣo bhagavān viśva-bhāvanaḥ vīkṣyojjahāra vāmena taṁ kareṇa sa līlayā
तब कमलनयन, विश्व के पालनकर्ता भगवान वहाँ आए। छिपकली को देखकर उन्होंने बाएँ हाथ से खेल-खेल में उसे बाहर उठा लिया।
FAQs
This verse shows that Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa, the universe’s benefactor, simply glances and lifts the object with His left hand “as a pastime,” highlighting His effortless supremacy.
He emphasizes that the same Kṛṣṇa who performs intimate human-like līlās is simultaneously the cosmic sustainer and well-wisher of all beings.
Remembering that the Lord can act effortlessly encourages devotees to reduce anxiety, take shelter in bhakti, and approach challenges with faith rather than panic.