Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 34
The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Departure
चतुर्भुजं तं पुरुषं दृष्ट्वा स कृतकिल्बिष: । भीत: पपात शिरसा पादयोरसुरद्विष: ॥ ३४ ॥
catur-bhujaṁ taṁ puruṣaṁ dṛṣṭvā sa kṛta-kilbiṣaḥ bhītaḥ papāta śirasā pādayor asura-dviṣaḥ
Nang makita niya ang nilalang na may apat na bisig, nanginig ang mangangaso sa takot dahil sa kasalanang nagawa niya, at siya’y bumagsak na nakadapa, inilapat ang ulo sa mga paa ng Kaaway ng mga asura.
FAQs
This verse shows that direct vision of the Supreme Lord can shatter arrogance—fear and awe arise, and the offender instinctively bows at the Lord’s feet in submission.
It emphasizes the Lord’s role as the destroyer of demoniac tendencies—He protects devotees and subdues those opposed to dharma, making the sinful person tremble and surrender.
Recognize wrongdoing without excuses and practice humility—offer sincere repentance and take shelter of God through prayer, chanting, and corrective action, rather than defending the ego.