Shloka 3
The Lord’s Apology to the Kumāras and the Fall of Jaya and Vijaya
यस्त्वेतयोर्धृतो दण्डो भवद्भिर्मामनुव्रतै: । स एवानुमतोऽस्माभिर्मुनयो देवहेलनात् ॥ ३ ॥
yas tv etayor dhṛto daṇḍo bhavadbhir mām anuvrataiḥ sa evānumato ’smābhir munayo deva-helanāt
O mga dakilang rishi na tapat sa Akin, sinasang-ayunan Ko ang parusang ipinataw ninyo sa kanila; sapagkat ito’y bunga ng paglapastangan sa mga diyos, ito’y pinahihintulutan Ko rin.
FAQs
This verse shows that even in Vaikuṇṭha, a slight that results in offense to great sages is taken seriously, and the Lord Himself approves the resulting consequence as righteous.
Because the sages were offended by the gatekeepers’ behavior, and the Lord upholds dharma by honoring the sages and validating the consequence that followed from that offense.
Treat saints, teachers, and sincere devotees with humility; disrespect creates spiritual obstacles, while honoring the holy elevates one’s devotion and character.