Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 11
The Glories of Lord Ananta (Śeṣa/Saṅkarṣaṇa) and the Cosmic Foundation Beneath Pātāla
यन्नाम श्रुतमनुकीर्तयेदकस्मा- दार्तो वा यदि पतित: प्रलम्भनाद्वा । हन्त्यंह: सपदि नृणामशेषमन्यं कं शेषाद्भगवत आश्रयेन्मुमुक्षु: ॥ ११ ॥
yan-nāma śrutam anukīrtayed akasmād ārto vā yadi patitaḥ pralambhanād vā hanty aṁhaḥ sapadi nṛṇām aśeṣam anyaṁ kaṁ śeṣād bhagavata āśrayen mumukṣuḥ
Sinumang makarinig ng Banal na Pangalan ng Panginoon mula sa tunay na gurong espirituwal at umaawit nito—kahit nagdurusa o nalugmok—ay agad nalilinis. Kahit sa biro o di-sinasadyang pagbigkas ng Pangalan, siya at ang mga nakarinig ay napapalaya sa lahat ng kasalanan; kaya ang naghahangad ng paglaya, kanino pa ba sasandig kundi kay Bhagavan Śeṣa?
FAQs
This verse states that merely hearing and then uttering the Lord’s name—even suddenly, in distress, after falling, or even in jest—can destroy sins immediately and completely.
In this chapter, Śukadeva describes the supremacy and devotional greatness of Bhagavān Ananta/Śeṣa; here he concludes that a mumukṣu should take shelter of Him because His name eradicates sin and grants the path to liberation.
Make hearing and chanting God’s names a daily habit—especially in stress—trusting that sincere remembrance purifies the mind and life, and redirects one toward liberation-centered living.