Shloka 23
Kardama Muni’s Penance, Viṣṇu’s Darśana, and the Arrangement of Devahūti’s Marriage
श्रीभगवानुवाच विदित्वा तव चैत्यं मे पुरैव समयोजि तत् । यदर्थमात्मनियमैस्त्वयैवाहं समर्चित: ॥ २३ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca viditvā tava caityaṁ me puraiva samayoji tat yad-artham ātma-niyamais tvayaivāhaṁ samarcitaḥ
Tuhan Yang Maha Esa bersabda: Setelah mengetahui maksud di dalam hatimu, Aku telah lebih dahulu mengatur apa yang engkau mohon, yang untuknya engkau telah menyembah-Ku dengan disiplin diri, batin dan indria.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramātmā feature is situated in everyone’s heart. He therefore knows the past, present and future of every individual person as well as his desires, activities and everything about him. It is stated in Bhagavad-gītā that He is seated in the heart as a witness. The Personality of Godhead knew the heart’s desire of Kardama Muni, and He had already arranged for the fulfillment of his desires. He never disappoints a sincere devotee, regardless of what he wants, but He never allows anything which will be detrimental to the individual’s devotional service.
FAQs
This verse states that the Lord knows the devotee’s inner intention (caitya) and had already arranged the destined result, showing His intimate awareness and guidance.
Kardama had worshiped the Lord with strict vows and self-discipline; the Lord reassures him that his purpose was already ordained and that his sincere worship was understood and accepted.
Practice steady spiritual discipline (niyama) and sincere devotion without anxiety; do your part with integrity, trusting that the Supreme can arrange outcomes aligned with your purified intention.