Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 29
Mahārāja Sagara, Kapila Muni, and the Deliverance of the Sixty Thousand Sons
तं परिक्रम्य शिरसा प्रसाद्य हयमानयत् । सगरस्तेन पशुना यज्ञशेषं समापयत् ॥ २९ ॥
taṁ parikramya śirasā prasādya hayam ānayat sagaras tena paśunā yajña-śeṣaṁ samāpayat
Kemudian Aṁśumān mengelilingi Kapila Muni dengan hormat dan bersujud menundukkan kepala. Setelah memuaskan beliau demikian, ia membawa kembali kuda persembahan yajña, dan dengan kuda itu Mahārāja Sagara menyelesaikan upacara yajña yang tersisa.
FAQs
This verse shows that by humility, proper respect, and following dharma, King Sagara recovered the horse and completed the remaining sacrifice, indicating perseverance guided by righteousness.
Sagara recognized Kapila’s exalted spiritual position and sought his favor; by honoring the sage with submission and circumambulation, he appeased him and regained the sacrificial horse.
When plans are disrupted, respond with humility and respect toward wise and saintly persons; calm, dharmic conduct helps resolve conflicts and complete one’s duties without ego.