Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 26
Devotion in Kimpuruṣa-varṣa and the Glory of Bhārata-varṣa
Rāmacandra & Nara-Nārāyaṇa; Rivers, Varṇāśrama, and Liberation
यै: श्रद्धया बर्हिषि भागशो हवि- र्निरुप्तमिष्टं विधिमन्त्रवस्तुत: । एक: पृथङ्नामभिराहुतो मुदा गृह्णाति पूर्ण: स्वयमाशिषां प्रभु: ॥ २६ ॥
yaiḥ śraddhayā barhiṣi bhāgaśo havir niruptam iṣṭaṁ vidhi-mantra-vastutaḥ ekaḥ pṛthaṅ-nāmabhir āhuto mudā gṛhṇāti pūrṇaḥ svayam āśiṣāṁ prabhuḥ
Mereka yang dengan śraddhā mempersembahkan havis di altar yajña menurut tata cara, mantra dan bahan persembahan, dengan menyebut nama para dewa sebagai bahagian-bahagian, sesungguhnya memuja Tuhan Yang Esa lagi sempurna. Sang Prabhu, dipanggil dengan pelbagai nama, menerima persembahan itu dengan sukacita dan sendiri mengurniakan berkat yang dihajati.
In Bhagavad-gītā (9.13) Lord Kṛṣṇa says:
FAQs
This verse states that the one Supreme Lord is the actual acceptor of the oblations, even when invoked by various names in Vedic sacrifice.
Because His acceptance is an act of grace—He is self-satisfied, yet joyfully receives offerings to bless the faithful worshipers.
Offer daily actions and worship with faith and sincerity, understanding that all genuine offerings ultimately go to the one Supreme Lord, who alone grants true blessings.