Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 31
Viśvarūpa’s Death, Vṛtrāsura’s Manifestation, and the Devas’ Surrender to Nārāyaṇa
श्रीदेवा ऊचु: नमस्ते यज्ञवीर्याय वयसे उत ते नम: । नमस्ते ह्यस्तचक्राय नम: सुपुरुहूतये ॥ ३१ ॥
śrī-devā ūcuḥ namas te yajña-vīryāya vayase uta te namaḥ namas te hy asta-cakrāya namaḥ supuru-hūtaye
Para dewa berkata: Salam hormat kepada-Mu, sumber daya yajña yang memberi hasil persembahan; dan salam hormat pula kepada-Mu sebagai faktor waktu yang pada akhirnya melenyapkan hasil itu. Wahai Tuhan yang melepaskan cakra untuk membinasakan para asura, wahai Prabhu yang dikenal dengan banyak nama, kami bersujud kepada-Mu.
FAQs
This verse shows the devas glorifying Vishnu as the “greatly invoked” Lord—indicating that in crises they rely on Him as the ultimate protector and refuge.
In the Vṛtrāsura narrative, the devas are threatened and seek divine guidance and protection; therefore they praise Vishnu’s supremacy and His readiness to respond to sincere calls.
When facing fear or uncertainty, cultivate steady devotion: acknowledge the Lord as the real source of strength and sincerely call upon Him rather than relying only on temporary supports.