Shloka 2
Kūrma Supports Mandara; Hālahala Appears; Śiva Becomes Nīlakaṇṭha
हरि: पुरस्ताज्जगृहे पूर्वं देवास्ततोऽभवन् ॥ २ ॥
hariḥ purastāj jagṛhe pūrvaṁ devās tato ’bhavan
Tuhan Ajita, Hari, memegang bahagian hadapan ular itu terlebih dahulu; kemudian para dewa mengikut di belakang-Nya.
FAQs
This verse states that Hari is established at the forefront from the very beginning, indicating the devas and all cosmic order depend upon Him.
In the Samudra-manthana narrative, the devas seek success and protection; Śukadeva highlights that their power and even their standing are secondary to Hari’s supreme position.
Prioritize devotion and God-centered values before seeking worldly support—aligning actions with dharma makes outcomes steadier, just as the devas depend on Hari.