Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 46
Nṛsiṁhadeva Appears from the Pillar and Slays Hiraṇyakaśipu
श्रीविद्याधरा ऊचु: विद्यां पृथग्धारणयानुराद्धां न्यषेधदज्ञो बलवीर्यदृप्त: । स येन सङ्ख्ये पशुवद्धतस्तं मायानृसिंहं प्रणता: स्म नित्यम् ॥ ४६ ॥
śrī-vidyādharā ūcuḥ vidyāṁ pṛthag dhāraṇayānurāddhāṁ nyaṣedhad ajño bala-vīrya-dṛptaḥ sa yena saṅkhye paśuvad dhatas taṁ māyā-nṛsiṁhaṁ praṇatāḥ sma nityam
ヴィディヤーダラ界の住人は祈った。「瞑想のさまざまなダーラナーによって得た顕現・隠没の力を、愚かなヒラニヤカシプは己の体力と武威の驕りから禁じた。いま至上主は戦場で彼を獣のように討たれた。われらはその神妙なる戯れの御姿、マーヤー・ナラシンハに永く礼拝し奉る。」
FAQs
This verse highlights that one who is intoxicated by strength and valor becomes ignorant and obstructive, but such pride is ultimately crushed by the Supreme Lord, who protects devotion and righteousness.
After witnessing the Lord kill Hiraṇyakaśipu, the Vidyādharas remember how that same arrogant enemy had tried to block their mystic attainments; they therefore bow to Nṛsiṁha as the divine protector who removes oppression.
Avoid letting achievement, influence, or physical power turn into arrogance; instead, cultivate humility and take shelter of the Lord—recognizing that true security and victory come from divine grace, not ego.