Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 20
Brahmā’s Creation: The Kumāras, Rudra, the Prajāpatis, and the Manifestation of Vedic Sound
मैत्रेय उवाच एवमात्मभुवादिष्ट: परिक्रम्य गिरां पतिम् । बाढमित्यमुमामन्त्र्य विवेश तपसे वनम् ॥ २० ॥
maitreya uvāca evam ātmabhuvādiṣṭaḥ parikramya girāṁ patim bāḍham ity amum āmantrya viveśa tapase vanam
Śrī Maitreya nói: Như vậy, Rudra vâng lệnh Brahmā, đi nhiễu quanh phụ thân—bậc chủ tể của Veda. Thưa lời “Bāḍham” để tỏ thuận, ngài vào rừng tu khổ hạnh nghiêm mật.
FAQs
This verse shows that, after receiving proper instruction, a seeker may withdraw to a secluded place (the forest) to perform austerities and deepen spiritual realization.
Circumambulation expresses reverence and acceptance of guidance; here it signifies honoring Brahmā as the authoritative teacher and source of instruction.
Create disciplined periods of simplicity—reduced distractions, regulated habits, and focused spiritual study/prayer—while staying respectful to genuine guidance and teachers.