Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 44
Kurukṣetra Pilgrimage: Sages Praise Kṛṣṇa; Vasudeva Inquires on Karma; Viṣṇu-yajña Performed
तद्दीक्षायां प्रवृत्तायां वृष्णय: पुष्करस्रज: । स्नाता: सुवाससो राजन् राजान: सुष्ठ्वलङ्कृता: ॥ ४४ ॥ तन्महिष्यश्च मुदिता निष्ककण्ठ्य: सुवासस: । दीक्षाशालामुपाजग्मुरालिप्ता वस्तुपाणय: ॥ ४५ ॥
tad-dīkṣāyāṁ pravṛttāyāṁ vṛṣṇayaḥ puṣkara-srajaḥ snātāḥ su-vāsaso rājan rājānaḥ suṣṭhv-alaṅkṛtāḥ
国王啊，当瓦苏提婆大王将受祭祀灌顶之时，弗利什尼族人沐浴后身着华服、佩戴莲花花环，来到灌顶之亭。诸王亦盛装而至；他们欢喜的王后们也来了——颈佩宝饰，衣着精美，身涂檀香，并手持供奉所需的吉祥之物。
FAQs
This verse shows that when the sacrificial initiation (dīkṣā) begins, participants purify themselves by bathing, wearing clean fine garments, and adorning themselves—external purity reflecting inner reverence for dharma.
Lotus garlands indicate auspiciousness, purity, and festive devotion; the Vṛṣṇis appear as honored participants in a sacred setting connected with Kṛṣṇa’s divine pastimes.
Approach spiritual practice with intentional preparation—cleanliness, dignity, and a focused mindset—so the outer discipline supports inner devotion.