Shloka 1
Bṛhaspati Rejects the Demigods: The Root of Deva Weakness and the Need for Humility
श्रीराजोवाच कस्य हेतो: परित्यक्ता आचार्येणात्मन: सुरा: । एतदाचक्ष्व भगवञ्छिष्याणामक्रमं गुरौ ॥ १ ॥
śrī-rājovāca kasya hetoḥ parityaktā ācāryeṇātmanaḥ surāḥ etad ācakṣva bhagavañ chiṣyāṇām akramaṁ gurau
श्रीराजा म्हणाला—हे भगवन् महर्षे, देवगुरू बृहस्पतींनी आपल्या शिष्य देवांना कोणत्या कारणाने त्यागले? गुरूंच्या प्रति त्यांनी कोणता अपराध केला? कृपा करून हा प्रसंग मला सांगा।
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura comments:
FAQs
This verse introduces Parīkṣit’s inquiry: the demigods were abandoned because of a serious lapse in proper conduct toward their ācārya, prompting the guru to withdraw his guidance.
Because the narrative in Canto 6, Chapter 7 hinges on a breakdown in guru-disciple etiquette among the demigods, which triggers major consequences and the events leading toward Vṛtrāsura.
Maintain humility and proper respect toward one’s teacher and spiritual guides; neglecting guru-etiquette can weaken one’s protection, clarity, and progress on the path of bhakti.