Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 62
Nābhāga’s Inheritance, Śiva’s Verdict, and the Rise of Ambarīṣa—Prelude to Durvāsā’s Offense
अजानता ते परमानुभावं कृतं मयाघं भवत: प्रियाणाम् । विधेहि तस्यापचितिं विधात- र्मुच्येत यन्नाम्न्युदिते नारकोऽपि ॥ ६२ ॥
ajānatā te paramānubhāvaṁ kṛtaṁ mayāghaṁ bhavataḥ priyāṇām vidhehi tasyāpacitiṁ vidhātar mucyeta yan-nāmny udite nārako ’pi
主よ、至上の統御者よ。あなたの無量の威徳を知らず、私はあなたの最愛の भक्त（信徒）を犯しました。どうか慈悲により、その罪の償いを定め、報いから私を救ってください。あなたは万事を成し得ます。地獄に堕ちるべき者でさえ、御名が心に目覚めるだけで救われるのです。
FAQs
This verse shows that an offense against those dear to the Lord is a grave sin, and the offender must seek proper reparation, recognizing the Lord’s devotees as especially protected.
After offending Maharaja Ambarisha and being pursued by the Sudarshana Chakra, Durvasa approached Lord Vishnu for refuge and admitted his wrongdoing, asking how to atone for offending the Lord’s devotee.
Chant the Lord’s names sincerely while also correcting behavior—especially by respecting devotees and making amends when harm is done—since the holy name purifies but humility and restitution are essential.