Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 3
Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise
उपलभ्य पुरैवैतद्भगवानब्जसम्भव: । नारायणश्च विश्वात्मा न कस्याध्वरमीयतु: ॥ ३ ॥
upalabhya puraivaitad bhagavān abja-sambhavaḥ nārāyaṇaś ca viśvātmā na kasyādhvaram īyatuḥ
พระพรหมผู้บังเกิดจากดอกบัวและพระนารายณ์ผู้เป็นอาตมันแห่งสากล ได้ทรงทราบล่วงหน้าว่าเหตุการณ์เช่นนั้นจะเกิดในมณฑลยัญของทักษะ จึงมิได้เสด็จไปยังยัญนั้น
As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (7.26) , vedāhaṁ samatītāni vartamānāni cārjuna. The Lord says, “I know everything that has happened in the past and is going to happen in the future.” Lord Viṣṇu is omniscient, and He therefore knew what would happen at Dakṣa’s sacrificial arena. For this reason neither Nārāyaṇa nor Lord Brahmā attended the great sacrifice performed by Dakṣa.
FAQs
Because they had already foreseen the improper spirit behind the sacrifice—ritual performed with offense and ego—and therefore did not participate in a yajña that was not aligned with true dharma and devotion.
It teaches that a yajña is not merely an external ritual; when performed with pride or disrespect toward devotees and the Lord, it loses its sanctity and is not worthy of divine participation.
Before doing any religious or charitable act, check the intention—avoid ego and offense, and prioritize sincerity, humility, and devotion over outward display.