Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 12
Dakṣa’s Sacrifice Restored: Śiva’s Mercy and Nārāyaṇa’s Appearance
कृच्छ्रात्संस्तभ्य च मन: प्रेमविह्वलित: सुधी: । शशंस निर्व्यलीकेन भावेनेशं प्रजापति: ॥ १२ ॥
kṛcchrāt saṁstabhya ca manaḥ prema-vihvalitaḥ sudhīḥ śaśaṁsa nirvyalīkena bhāveneśaṁ prajāpatiḥ
कृच्छ्रात् मनः संस्तभ्य प्रेमविह्वलितः सुधीः प्रजापतिर्दक्षो निर्व्यलीकेन भावेन ईशं शिवं स्तोतुं प्रववृते।
FAQs
This verse highlights that true praise of the Lord is “nirvyalīka”—free from deceit—arising from genuine inner feeling (bhāva), not mere ritual or ego.
After the turmoil surrounding Dakṣa’s sacrifice, his heart softens; overwhelmed by devotion, he restrains his mind and offers honest glorification, signaling a shift from pride to submission.
Approach prayer and spiritual practice with honesty—admit faults, drop pretension, and cultivate heartfelt gratitude—because inner sincerity is valued more than external display.