Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 21
The Appearance of Vāmanadeva and His Arrival at Bali’s Sacrifice
तं नर्मदायास्तट उत्तरे बले- र्य ऋत्विजस्ते भृगुकच्छसंज्ञके । प्रवर्तयन्तो भृगव: क्रतूत्तमं व्यचक्षतारादुदितं यथा रविम् ॥ २१ ॥
taṁ narmadāyās taṭa uttare baler ya ṛtvijas te bhṛgukaccha-saṁjñake pravartayanto bhṛgavaḥ kratūttamaṁ vyacakṣatārād uditaṁ yathā ravim
Sa hilagang pampang ng Ilog Narmadā, sa pook-yajña na tinatawag na Bhṛgukaccha, habang isinasagawa ng mga ritvij na mula sa angkan ni Bhṛgu ang pinakadakilang handog, nakita nila si Vāmanadeva na tila araw na sumisikat sa malapit.
FAQs
He appeared at Bhṛgukaccha on the northern bank of the river Narmadā, where Bali’s Bhṛgu priests were conducting a great sacrifice.
The comparison highlights the sudden, unmistakable, and awe-inspiring brilliance of the Lord’s manifestation—dispelling doubt just as sunrise dispels darkness.
It reminds seekers that sincere spiritual practice invites divine guidance—often arriving unexpectedly—so one should stay attentive, humble, and ready to respond with faith.