Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 27
The Lord Appears to the Devas and Instructs the Truce; Mandara Is Brought for Churning
अथ तस्मै भगवते नमस्कृत्य पितामह: । भवश्च जग्मतु: स्वं स्वं धामोपेयुर्बलिं सुरा: ॥ २७ ॥
atha tasmai bhagavate namaskṛtya pitāmahaḥ bhavaś ca jagmatuḥ svaṁ svaṁ dhāmopeyur baliṁ surāḥ
Pagkaraan, sina Pitāmaha Brahmā at Bhava (Śiva), matapos maghandog ng pagyukod sa Panginoon, ay bumalik sa kani-kanilang tahanan. Pagkatapos, ang lahat ng mga diyos ay lumapit kay Mahārāja Bali.
FAQs
This verse shows that even the highest cosmic controllers—Brahmā and Śiva—recognize Bhagavān as supreme and therefore bow to Him before returning to their abodes.
After receiving direction in the unfolding truce narrative, the demigods approached Bali Mahārāja, indicating a coordinated step in the Deva–Asura agreement central to the churning-of-the-ocean context.
Honor rightful authority with humility: even great leaders act reverently toward the Supreme and then responsibly return to their duties—devotion and duty together.