Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 29
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
राज्ञा पीतं विदित्वा वै ईश्वरप्रहितेन ते । ईश्वराय नमश्चक्रुरहो दैवबलं बलम् ॥ २९ ॥
rājñā pītaṁ viditvā vai īśvara-prahitena te īśvarāya namaś cakrur aho daiva-balaṁ balam
Nang maunawaan ng mga brāhmaṇa na ang hari ang uminom ng tubig dahil sa kalooban ng Kataas-taasang Tagapamahala, sila’y yumukod at naghandog ng paggalang sa Panginoon. Sinabi nila, “Kay tindi! Ang lakas ng banal na tadhana ang tunay na lakas; sino ang makasasagka sa kapangyarihan ng Kataas-taasan?”
FAQs
This verse states that what appears as destiny is ultimately arranged by Īśvara; recognizing this, devotees bow to the Lord and acknowledge the overwhelming power of divine providence.
Because they understood the event was not merely accidental but divinely ordained; their response was devotional surrender—offering respect to the Supreme Controller behind the outcome.
When outcomes are beyond control, respond with humility and faith—do your duty responsibly, but accept results as ultimately under the Lord’s arrangement, avoiding resentment and cultivating surrender.