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Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 61

Nābhāga’s Inheritance, Śiva’s Verdict, and the Rise of Ambarīṣa—Prelude to Durvāsā’s Offense

Devanagari script

सन्दह्यमानोऽजितशस्त्रवह्निना तत्पादमूले पतित: सवेपथु: । आहाच्युतानन्त सदीप्सित प्रभो कृतागसं माव हि विश्वभावन ॥ ६१ ॥

Transliteration

sandahyamāno ’jita-śastra-vahninā tat-pāda-mūle patitaḥ savepathuḥ āhācyutānanta sad-īpsita prabho kṛtāgasaṁ māvahi viśva-bhāvana

Translation

Bị thiêu đốt bởi sức nóng như lửa của Sudarśana cakra, Durvāsā Muni run rẩy ngã xuống dưới chân sen của Nārāyaṇa và thưa: “Ôi Acyuta, ôi Chúa vô hạn, đấng hộ trì vũ trụ! Ngài là mục tiêu tối thượng của người sùng kính. Con là kẻ phạm tội; xin che chở cho con.”

Synonyms

सन्दह्यमानःbeing burned

अजित-शस्त्र-वह्निनाby the fire of Ajita’s weapon

तत्-पाद-मूलेat His feet’s base

पतितःfallen

स-वेपथुःtrembling

आहsaid

अच्युतO Acyuta

अनन्तO Ananta

सत्-ईप्सितO true desired one

प्रभोO Lord

कृत-आगसम्one who has committed an offense

माdo not

अव(preverb)

हिindeed

विश्व-भावनO sustainer of the universe

Characters & Entities

Durvāsā Muni

Lord Viṣṇu (Acyuta/Ananta)

Sudarśana Cakra (implied as the Lord’s weapon)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about seeking forgiveness after committing an offense (aparādha)?

This verse shows an offender humbly surrendering at the Lord’s feet, admitting guilt and begging protection—highlighting confession, humility, and taking shelter of the Lord as the proper response to aparādha.

Why did Durvāsā Muni address Lord Viṣṇu as Acyuta and Ananta in this verse?

Because he realizes he is facing the irresistible power of the Lord’s weapon; calling Him Acyuta (infallible) and Ananta (unlimited) acknowledges Viṣṇu’s supreme, unconquerable nature and seeks mercy from the only true protector.

How can this shloka be applied in modern life when we make mistakes?

Admit wrongdoing without excuses, approach the right refuge with humility, and sincerely ask for protection and correction—cultivating accountability and surrender rather than pride.