Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 29
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
राज्ञा पीतं विदित्वा वै ईश्वरप्रहितेन ते । ईश्वराय नमश्चक्रुरहो दैवबलं बलम् ॥ २९ ॥
rājñā pītaṁ viditvā vai īśvara-prahitena te īśvarāya namaś cakrur aho daiva-balaṁ balam
Ketika para brāhmaṇa mengetahui bahwa sang raja telah meminum air itu karena dorongan Penguasa Tertinggi, mereka bersujud hormat kepada Tuhan. Mereka berseru, “Sungguh! Kekuatan takdir ilahi adalah kekuatan sejati; siapa dapat menandingi kuasa Sang Mahakuasa?”
FAQs
This verse states that what appears as destiny is ultimately arranged by Īśvara; recognizing this, devotees bow to the Lord and acknowledge the overwhelming power of divine providence.
Because they understood the event was not merely accidental but divinely ordained; their response was devotional surrender—offering respect to the Supreme Controller behind the outcome.
When outcomes are beyond control, respond with humility and faith—do your duty responsibly, but accept results as ultimately under the Lord’s arrangement, avoiding resentment and cultivating surrender.