Shloka 11
Parīkṣit’s Vow on the Gaṅgā and the Advent of Śukadeva Gosvāmī
अन्ये च देवर्षिब्रह्मर्षिवर्या राजर्षिवर्या अरुणादयश्च । नानार्षेयप्रवरान् समेता- नभ्यर्च्य राजा शिरसा ववन्दे ॥ ११ ॥
anye ca devarṣi-brahmarṣi-varyā rājarṣi-varyā aruṇādayaś ca nānārṣeya-pravarān sametān abhyarcya rājā śirasā vavande
Там были и многие другие девариши, брахмариши, раджариши и особый чин раджариши, называемый «арунадйа», из разных линий мудрецов. Когда все они собрались, царь оказал им должные почести и, склонив голову, пал ниц до земли.
The system of bowing the head to the ground to show respect to superiors is an excellent etiquette which obliges the honored guest deep into the heart. Even the first-grade offender is excused simply by this process, and Mahārāja Parīkṣit, although honored by all the ṛṣis and kings, welcomed all the big men in that humble etiquette in order to be excused from any offenses. Generally at the last stage of one’s life this humble method is adopted by every sensible man in order to be excused before departure. In this way Mahārāja Parīkṣit implored everyone’s good will for going back home, back to Godhead.
FAQs
This verse shows King Parīkṣit worshiping and bowing to assembled ṛṣis, teaching that reverence to saintly persons is essential for receiving spiritual knowledge and blessings.
Because the foremost sages had gathered as he prepared for his final days; he welcomed them properly, recognizing them as carriers of dharma and divine wisdom.
Approach teachers and saintly devotees with respect, serve and hear from them attentively, and cultivate humility—these attitudes open the heart to genuine bhakti and learning.