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
见到魔王之强，诸天尽皆惊异而沮丧，自身威光亦被吞没；于是他们同心专注，前往礼敬至上灵我、原初之主——那罗延(Nārāyaṇa)。
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.