Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 9
Priyavrata Accepts Kingship by Brahmā’s Instruction; Sapta-dvīpa Formation and Renunciation
तत्र ह वा एनं देवर्षिर्हंसयानेन पितरं भगवन्तं हिरण्यगर्भमुपलभमान: सहसैवोत्थायार्हणेन सह पितापुत्राभ्यामवहिताञ्जलिरुपतस्थे ॥ ९ ॥
tatra ha vā enaṁ devarṣir haṁsa-yānena pitaraṁ bhagavantaṁ hiraṇya-garbham upalabhamānaḥ sahasaivotthāyārhaṇena saha pitā-putrābhyām avahitāñjalir upatasthe.
Di sana Narada Muni melihat ayahnya, Bhagavan Hiranyagarbha Brahma, datang menaiki wahana angsa. Ia segera bangkit bersama Svayambhuva Manu dan putranya Priyavrata, lalu bersujud dengan tangan terkatup dan memuja Brahma dengan hormat yang mendalam.
As stated in the previous verse, Lord Brahmā was accompanied by other demigods, but his specific carrier was the great swan. Therefore as soon as Nārada Muni saw the swan, he could understand that his father, Lord Brahmā, who is also known as Hiraṇyagarbha, was arriving. Thus he immediately stood up with Svāyambhuva Manu and his son Priyavrata to receive Lord Brahmā and offer him respect.
FAQs
This verse shows Nārada immediately rising, offering worship, and standing with folded hands—teaching prompt, attentive respect toward exalted beings like Brahmā and the Lord’s representatives.
Because Brahmā is described as Nārada’s father (Hiraṇyagarbha) and a greatly venerable authority; recognizing him, Nārada followed dharmic and devotional etiquette by rising and offering reverence.
Practice humility and attentiveness—greet teachers, elders, and sādhus respectfully, listen with focus, and offer service rather than casual familiarity.