Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 46
Balarāma Humbles the Kurus and Rescues Sāmba
त्वमेव मूर्ध्नीदमनन्त लीलया भूमण्डलं बिभर्षि सहस्रमूर्धन् । अन्ते च य: स्वात्मनिरुद्धविश्व: शेषेऽद्वितीय: परिशिष्यमाण: ॥ ४६ ॥
tvam eva mūrdhnīdam ananta līlayā bhū-maṇḍalaṁ bibharṣi sahasra-mūrdhan ante ca yaḥ svātma-niruddha-viśvaḥ śeṣe ’dvitīyaḥ pariśiṣyamāṇaḥ
O Walang-Hanggan, may sanlibong ulo! Bilang Iyong līlā, pasan Mo ang mundong ito sa isa sa Iyong mga ulo. Sa wakas ng pagkalusaw, hinihigop Mo ang buong sansinukob sa Iyong sarili at, nag-iisang natitira, nahihimlay upang magpahinga sa ibabaw ni Śeṣa.
FAQs
This verse states that Ananta, the thousand-headed Śeṣa, supports the earth upon His hoods as a divine līlā, expressing the Lord’s effortless cosmic potency.
In their distress and humility, the imprisoned kings offer prayers that recognize the Supreme Lord’s cosmic form and functions—especially Śeṣa as the support of the worlds and the ultimate remainder at dissolution.
It cultivates steadiness and surrender: if the universe rests on the Lord’s power, one can face instability with faith, reducing anxiety and strengthening daily devotion.