Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 27
Vṛtrāsura Rebukes Indra; Heroic Combat and the Asura’s Pure Devotional Prayers
ममोत्तमश्लोकजनेषु सख्यं संसारचक्रे भ्रमत: स्वकर्मभि: । त्वन्माययात्मात्मजदारगेहे- ष्वासक्तचित्तस्य न नाथ भूयात् ॥ २७ ॥
mamottamaśloka-janeṣu sakhyaṁ saṁsāra-cakre bhramataḥ sva-karmabhiḥ tvan-māyayātmātmaja-dāra-geheṣv āsakta-cittasya na nātha bhūyāt
O aking Panginoon, dahil sa bunga ng aking mga gawa ako’y gumagala sa gulong ng samsara. Kaya ang hinihiling ko’y pakikipagkaibigan sa piling ng Iyong mga banal at maliwanag na deboto. Sa bisa ng Iyong panlabas na maya, nakakapit pa ang aking isip sa katawan, asawa, mga anak at tahanan; nawa’y mawala na ang pagkakapit na iyon—at ang aking kamalayan ay dumikit lamang sa Iyo.
Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports to the Sixth Canto, Eleventh Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “The Transcendental Qualities of Vṛtrāsura.”
FAQs
This verse prays specifically for sakhya—friendship with the Lord’s devotees—because such association redirects the wandering soul from karmic entanglement toward bhakti.
Even while facing death in battle, Vṛtrāsura reveals his inner devotion, asking not for victory or liberation alone, but for devotee-association and freedom from attachment created by māyā.
Prioritize genuine devotee association, regularly hear and chant the Lord’s glories, and consciously reduce identity and security based solely on body, possessions, and family roles—using them in service rather than as ultimate shelter.