Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 4
Kāla-cakra and the Motions of the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Grahas
Bhāgavata Jyotiṣa Framework
तमेतमिह पुरुषास्त्रय्या विद्यया वर्णाश्रमाचारानुपथा उच्चावचै: कर्मभिराम्नातैर्योगवितानैश्च श्रद्धया यजन्तोऽञ्जसा श्रेय: समधिगच्छन्ति ॥ ४ ॥
tam etam iha puruṣās trayyā vidyayā varṇāśramācārānupathā uccāvacaiḥ karmabhir āmnātair yoga-vitānaiś ca śraddhayā yajanto ’ñjasā śreyaḥ samadhigacchanti.
Menurut pengetahuan Tri-Veda dan tata varṇa-āśrama, manusia menyembah Nārāyaṇa yang bersemayam sebagai dewa matahari—Sang Paramātmā—dengan iman, melalui upacara Veda yang tinggi maupun rendah serta melalui tata yoga; dengan demikian mereka dengan mudah mencapai kebaikan tertinggi.
FAQs
This verse states that one attains śreyaḥ by worshiping the Supreme Person with faith, following Vedic guidance—varṇāśrama conduct, prescribed duties, and yogic disciplines.
While describing the cosmos and the Supreme Lord’s arrangement, Śukadeva emphasizes that human life becomes successful when ordered duties and Vedic processes are used to worship Him, leading to the highest welfare.
Align daily work and responsibilities with ethical discipline and faith, and consciously offer one’s actions and practices (study, service, meditation) as worship to the Supreme—so spiritual benefit becomes direct and steady.