Shloka 43
The Pracetās Meet Lord Viṣṇu—Benedictions, Pure Prayer, and the Birth of Dakṣa
मैत्रेय उवाच इति प्रचेतोभिरभिष्टुतो हरि: प्रीतस्तथेत्याह शरण्यवत्सल: । अनिच्छतां यानमतृप्तचक्षुषां ययौ स्वधामानपवर्गवीर्य: ॥ ४३ ॥
maitreya uvāca iti pracetobhir abhiṣṭuto hariḥ prītas tathety āha śaraṇya-vatsalaḥ anicchatāṁ yānam atṛpta-cakṣuṣāṁ yayau sva-dhāmānapavarga-vīryaḥ
मैत्रेय उवाच इति प्रचेतोभिरभिष्टुतो हरिः प्रीतस्तथेत्याह शरण्यवत्सलः । अनिच्छतां यानमतृप्तचक्षुषां ययौ स्वधामानपवर्गवीर्यः ॥
The word anapavarga-vīrya is significant in this verse. The word ana means “without,” pavarga means “the materialistic way of life,” and vīrya means “prowess.” The prowess of the Supreme Personality of Godhead always contains six basic opulences, one of which is renunciation. Although the Pracetās desired to see the Lord to their full satisfaction, the Lord left. According to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, this is an exhibition of His kindness to innumerable other devotees. Although He was being attracted by the Pracetās, He left. This is an example of His renunciation. This renunciation was also exhibited by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu when He stayed with Advaita Prabhu after taking sannyāsa. All the devotees there wanted Him to stay a few days longer, but Lord Caitanya left without hesitation. The conclusion is that although the Supreme Lord has unlimited kindness for His devotees, He is not attached to anyone. He is equally kind to His innumerable devotees all over the creation.
FAQs
This verse describes Hari as śaraṇya-vatsala—especially loving toward those who take shelter of Him—showing that sincere surrender and praise please the Lord and draw His gracious response.
After being glorified by the Pracetas, the Lord became pleased and granted their prayers/requests, affirming them with “tathā”—His consent and benediction.
It teaches that true darśana and remembrance of the Lord awaken a longing to see Him more; devotees can cultivate this by steady hearing, chanting, and worship that deepens loving attachment rather than mere ritual.