Shloka 7
Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
संस्तुत्य मुनयो रामं प्रयुज्यावितथाशिष: । अभ्यषिञ्चन् महाभागा वृत्रघ्नं विबुधा यथा ॥ ७ ॥
saṁstutya munayo rāmaṁ prayujyāvitathāśiṣaḥ abhyaṣiñcan mahā-bhāgā vṛtra-ghnaṁ vibudhā yathā
Para resi agung memuliakan Tuhan Rāma dengan pujian tulus dan menganugerahkan berkat yang tak pernah gagal; lalu mereka memandikan-Nya secara ritual, seperti para dewa memandikan Indra setelah membunuh Vṛtra.
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This verse describes the sages honoring Balarāma with prayers and a ceremonial anointing, acknowledging His divine supremacy and auspicious presence, much like the gods honored Indra after a great victory.
It highlights the grandeur of the honor shown: just as the demigods anointed Indra (vṛtraghna) after his celebrated triumph, the sages similarly anoint Balarāma to mark divine glory and auspiciousness.
Offer sincere praise and gratitude to the Lord and His devotees, and value sacred ceremonies (like abhiṣeka) as moments to remember divine greatness and renew devotion.