Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 25
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उत्थाय प्राञ्जलि: प्रह्व ईक्षमाणो दृशा विभुम् । हर्षाश्रुपुलकोद्भेदो गिरा गद्गदयागृणात् ॥ २५ ॥
utthāya prāñjaliḥ prahva īkṣamāṇo dṛśā vibhum harṣāśru-pulakodbhedo girā gadgadayāgṛṇāt
ततः स भूमौ पतित उत्थाय प्राञ्जलिः प्रह्वः, विभुं ब्रह्माणं दृशा निरीक्ष्य, हर्षाश्रुपुलकोद्भेदयुक्तः गद्गदया गिरा नम्रभावेन तुष्ट्यर्थं स्तोतुं प्रवव्रे।
FAQs
This verse describes classic sāttvika-bhāvas—tears, horripilation, and a choked voice—arising naturally when a pure devotee beholds the Supreme Lord with humility and folded hands.
Because he directly beheld the all-powerful Lord; the intensity of devotion and relief at the Lord’s protection overwhelmed him, making his voice falter as he offered prayers.
Approach God with humility, reverence, and steady remembrance; genuine devotion expresses itself through sincerity and inner transformation rather than mere display.