Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 58
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
एवं सुरगणैस्तात भगवन्तावभिष्टुतौ । लब्धावलोकैर्ययतुरर्चितौ गन्धमादनम् ॥ ५८ ॥
evaṁ sura-gaṇais tāta bhagavantāv abhiṣṭutau labdhāvalokair yayatur arcitau gandhamādanam
Maitreya berkata: Wahai Vidura, demikianlah para dewa memuja Bhagavān yang menampakkan diri sebagai Nara-Nārāyaṇa dengan doa-doa pujian. Sang Tuhan memandang mereka dengan belas kasih, lalu—setelah dihormati—berangkat menuju Bukit Gandhamādana.
FAQs
In this verse Gandhamādana is presented as a sacred divine region toward which the two revered Lords depart after being praised by the demigods, indicating it as a spiritually important abode associated with exalted personalities.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī speaks this verse while narrating the events of Canto 4 to Mahārāja Parīkṣit.
The verse highlights that divine association begins with reverent attention—seeking darśana with humility, offering praise, and honoring the sacred can be practiced today through sincere worship, attentive hearing, and respectful pilgrimage or temple visits.