Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 43
Bhāgavata-Māhātmya and the Complete Summary of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
विप्रशापापदेशेन संहार: स्वकुलस्य च । उद्धवस्य च संवादो वसुदेवस्य चाद्भुत: ॥ ४२ ॥ यत्रात्मविद्या ह्यखिला प्रोक्ता धर्मविनिर्णय: । ततो मर्त्यपरित्याग आत्मयोगानुभावत: ॥ ४३ ॥
vipra-śāpāpadeśena saṁhāraḥ sva-kulasya ca uddhavasya ca saṁvādo vasudevasya cādbhutaḥ
此处叙述：主以婆罗门诅咒为托辞而收摄自家宗族；又有婆苏提婆与那罗陀的奇妙对话；以及优陀婆与奎师那的殊胜对谈，其中圆满宣说自我之学并判明诸般法则。随后主以自身瑜伽神力舍离人间——《薄伽梵往世书》皆一一记载。
FAQs
This verse highlights that the Bhagavatam’s narration includes complete ātma-vidyā and a clear determination of dharma—presented as essential guidance for liberation.
It frames the dynasty’s destruction as occurring ‘under the pretext’ of a brāhmaṇa’s curse, emphasizing the Lord’s purposeful withdrawal of His earthly pastimes while honoring dharma and brāhmaṇical words.
Cultivate steady spiritual practice and self-realization (ātma-yoga) so identity shifts from temporary body to the Self—reducing fear, attachment, and anxiety, and strengthening devotion and dharmic living.