Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 16
The Lord’s Apology to the Kumāras and the Fall of Jaya and Vijaya
ऋषय ऊचु: न वयं भगवन् विद्मस्तव देव चिकीर्षितम् । कृतो मेऽनुग्रहश्चेति यदध्यक्ष: प्रभाषसे ॥ १६ ॥
ṛṣaya ūcuḥ na vayaṁ bhagavan vidmas tava deva cikīrṣitam kṛto me ’nugrahaś ceti yad adhyakṣaḥ prabhāṣase
聖仙たちは言った。「おおバガヴァーン、神なる主よ。私たちは、あなたが何をなそうとしておられるのか知り得ません。万有の統御者であられるのに、あなたは私たちに味方して『あなたがたは我に恩寵を施した』と語られます。まるで私たちがあなたに何か善をなしたかのように。」
The sages could understand that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is above everyone, was speaking as if He were in the wrong; therefore it was difficult for them to understand the words of the Lord. They could understand, however, that the Lord was speaking in such a humble way just to show them His all-merciful favor.
FAQs
It shows that even exalted sages may not grasp the Lord’s hidden intention, yet they acknowledge His supreme control and accept that His dealings are ultimately merciful.
In the Vaikuṇṭha episode, the sages witness unexpected events and the Lord’s response; they admit their limited understanding of His deeper purpose behind the unfolding pastime.
When outcomes are unclear, cultivate humility and faith—accept that the Supreme Controller may be guiding events for a higher good, and respond with devotion rather than resentment.