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Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 4

Prahlāda’s Prayers Pacify Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva

Prahlāda-stuti and the Lord’s Benediction Offer

Devanagari script

तथेति शनकै राजन्महाभागवतोऽर्भक: । उपेत्य भुवि कायेन ननाम विधृताञ्जलि: ॥ ४ ॥

Transliteration

tatheti śanakai rājan mahā-bhāgavato ’rbhakaḥ upetya bhuvi kāyena nanāma vidhṛtāñjaliḥ

Translation

Nārada tiếp lời: “Tâu Đại vương, tuy chỉ là một cậu bé, Prahlāda—bậc đại tín đồ—đáp ‘vâng’ và thuận theo lời Phạm Thiên. Cậu từ từ tiến đến Śrī Nṛsiṁhadeva, rồi phủ phục đảnh lễ với hai tay chắp lại.”

Synonyms

तथाthus

इतिsaying “so”

शनकैःslowly, gently

राजन्O king

महाभागवतःthe great devotee

अर्भकःthe boy (child)

उपेत्यhaving approached

भुविon the ground

कायेनwith the body

ननामbowed down

विधृताञ्जलिःwith hands folded (holding añjali)

Characters & Entities

Prahlāda

King Parīkṣit

FAQs

What does Srimad Bhagavatam 7.9.4 teach about approaching the Lord?

It shows that a pure devotee approaches with reverence and humility—slowly, with folded hands, and by offering full obeisances.

Why does Śukadeva Gosvāmī say “O King” in this verse?

Śukadeva is narrating to King Parīkṣit, highlighting Prahlāda’s exemplary devotional conduct within the Nṛsiṁhadeva episode.

How can I apply “vidhṛtāñjaliḥ” (folded hands) in modern devotional practice?

Begin prayer or worship with a respectful posture—folded hands, a calm mind, and an attitude of surrender—before speaking or asking anything.