Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 20
Viśvarūpa’s Death, Vṛtrāsura’s Manifestation, and the Devas’ Surrender to Nārāyaṇa
ततस्ते विस्मिता: सर्वे विषण्णा ग्रस्ततेजस: । प्रत्यञ्चमादिपुरुषमुपतस्थु: समाहिता: ॥ २० ॥
tatas te vismitāḥ sarve viṣaṇṇā grasta-tejasaḥ pratyañcam ādi-puruṣam upatasthuḥ samāhitāḥ
Thấy sức mạnh của ác quỷ, tất cả chư thiên vừa kinh ngạc vừa thất vọng, hào quang của họ suy giảm; vì vậy họ đồng tâm, nhất ý hướng về Ādipuruṣa—Paramātmā, Thượng Đế Nārāyaṇa—mà thờ phụng.
FAQs
This verse shows that when their strength and confidence were eclipsed, they became composed, turned inward, and sought refuge by standing in reverent attendance upon the Primeval Person—teaching surrender as the response to helplessness.
The narrative context indicates a sudden reversal in their situation—loss of brilliance and confidence—leading them to abandon external reliance and seek the Supreme Lord as their ultimate support.
When overwhelmed, withdraw from reactive anxiety, steady the mind through prayer and remembrance, and consciously take shelter of the Lord—re-centering decisions and emotions on devotion rather than fear.