Shloka 26
Vyāsa’s Vision, the Power of Bhāgavatam, and the Arrest of Aśvatthāmā
किमिदं स्वित्कुतो वेति देवदेव न वेद्म्यहम् । सर्वतोमुखमायाति तेज: परमदारुणम् ॥ २६ ॥
kim idaṁ svit kuto veti deva-deva na vedmy aham sarvato mukham āyāti tejaḥ parama-dāruṇam
โอ้พระเป็นเจ้าเหนือเทพทั้งปวง นี่คืออะไร และมาจากไหน ข้าพเจ้าไม่เข้าใจเลย รัศมีอันน่าสะพรึงกลัวนี้แผ่กระจายมาจากทุกทิศ
Anything that is presented before the Personality of Godhead should be so done after due presentation of respectful prayers. That is the standard procedure, and Śrī Arjuna, although an intimate friend of the Lord, is observing this method for general information.
FAQs
This verse shows Uttara’s surrender—she admits her helplessness and directly appeals to Krishna as “Deva-deva,” illustrating that the devotee’s safest refuge is the Lord’s protection.
Uttara is terrified by a devastating, all-directional fiery force (the Brahmastra) approaching her; seeing Krishna nearby, she seeks His help because she cannot understand or stop it herself.
When overwhelmed by threats you can’t control, follow Uttara’s example: acknowledge limits, pray sincerely, and take shelter of God with humility rather than relying only on panic or pride.