क्षीराब्धिमाहात्म्यम् Kṣīrābdhi Māhātmyam

The Sadguru said:

The supreme abode, Vaikuṇṭha, is inaccessible to Devas, Dānavas, Gandharvas, as well as to Siddhas, Vidyādharas, sages, and mortals.

śrīsadgururuvāca

devadānavagandharvaiḥ siddhavidyādharaistathā

agamyaṃ paramaṃ dhāma vaikuṇṭhaṃ munibhirnaraiḥ

देवदानवगन्धर्वैः · devadānavagandharvaiḥ — by gods, demons, and celestial musicians

सिद्धविद्याधरैः · siddhavidyādharaiḥ — by perfected beings and knowledge-holders

तथा · tathā — and also

अगम्यं · agamyaṃ — inaccessible

परमं · paramaṃ — supreme

धाम · dhāma — abode

वैकुण्ठं · vaikuṇṭhaṃ — Vaikuntha

मुनिभिः · munibhiḥ — by sages

नरैः · naraiḥ — by mortals

वैकुण्ठं परमं धाम देवदानवगन्धर्वैः सिद्धविद्याधरैः मुनिभिः नरैः तथा अगम्यं अस्ति।

by gods, demons, and celestial musicians · by perfected beings and knowledge-holders · and also · inaccessible · supreme · abode · Vaikuntha · by sages · by mortals

This verse establishes the exclusivity and supreme nature of Vaikuntha, setting the stage for the description of the Lord's abode as beyond the reach of ordinary or even celestial beings.

There, Hari, of inconceivable nature, resides with His eternal attendants like Viṣvaksena, the liberated souls, and the Sūris (celestial seers), along with Śrī, Bhūmi, and Nīlā.

viṣvaksenādibhirnityairmuktaiśca saha sūribhiḥ

āste hariracintyātmā śriyā bhūmyā ca nīlayā

विष्वक्सेनादिभिः · viṣvaksenādibhiḥ — by those like Vishvaksena

नित्यैः · nityaiḥ — eternal attendants

मुक्तैः · muktaiḥ — liberated souls

सह · saha — with

सूरिभिः · sūribhiḥ — by celestial seers

आस्ते · āste — resides

हरिः · hariḥ — Lord Hari

अचिन्त्यात्मा · acintyātmā — of inconceivable nature

श्रिया · śriyā — with Lakshmi

भूम्या · bhūmyā — with Bhumi

नीलया · nīlayā — with Nila

अचिन्त्यात्मा हरिः विष्वक्सेनादिभिः नित्यैः मुक्तैः सूरिभिः सह श्रिया भूम्या नीलया च आस्ते।

by those like Vishvaksena · eternal attendants · liberated souls · with · by celestial seers · resides · Lord Hari · of inconceivable nature · with Lakshmi · with Bhumi · with Nila

This verse introduces the residents of Vaikuntha, emphasizing that the Lord is never alone, but eternally accompanied by His divine consorts and liberated devotees.

Here, in a pavilion with a thousand pillars, shining like a crore of suns, upon the excellent throne of the king of serpents with a thousand hoods,

koṭisūryaprakāśe'tra sahasrastambhamaṇṭape

sahasraphaṇasaṃyukte nāgarājavarāsane

कोटिसूर्यप्रकाशे · koṭisūryaprakāśe — shining like a crore suns

अत्र · atra — here

सहस्रस्तम्भमण्टपे · sahasrastambhamaṇṭape — in the thousand-pillared pavilion

सहस्रफणसंयुक्ते · sahasraphaṇasaṃyukte — joined with a thousand hoods

नागराजवरासने · nāgarājavarāsane — on the excellent throne of the serpent king

कोटिसूर्यप्रकाशे सहस्रस्तम्भमण्टपे अत्र सहस्रफणसंयुक्ते नागराजवरासने (भगवान् विराजते)।

shining like a crore suns · here · in the thousand-pillared pavilion · joined with a thousand hoods · on the excellent throne of the serpent king

This verse describes the architectural majesty of the Lord's pavilion, highlighting the grandeur of the setting where the Lord reclines.

upon a soft and divine couch, the God of gods is resplendent. The glorious Vāsudeva, with four arms, holds the conch and discus.

mṛdulāstaraṇe divye devadevo virājate|

śaṅkhacakradharaḥ śrīmān vāsudevaścaturbhujaḥ

मृदुलास्तरणे · mṛdulāstaraṇe — on a soft couch

दिव्ये · divye — divine

देवदेवः · devadevaḥ — the God of gods

विराजते · virājate — shines

शङ्खचक्रधरः · śaṅkhacakradharaḥ — holder of conch and discus

श्रीमान् · śrīmān — the glorious one

वासुदेवः · vāsudevaḥ — Vasudeva

चतुर्भुजः · caturbhujaḥ — four-armed

दिव्ये मृदुलास्तरणे देवदेवः विराजते। शङ्खचक्रधरः श्रीमान् चतुर्भुजः वासुदेवः (अस्ति)।

on a soft couch · divine · the God of gods · shines · holder of conch and discus · the glorious one · Vasudeva · four-armed

This verse shifts focus from the environment to the Lord Himself, identifying Him as Vasudeva and describing His iconic four-armed form.

Viṣṇu has a serene countenance and eyes like lotus petals. He is adorned with necklaces, bracelets, armlets, earrings, and other ornaments.

prasannavadano viṣṇuḥ padmapatrāyatekṣaṇaḥ

hārakaṅkaṇakeyūrakuṇḍalādivibhūṣaṇaḥ

प्रसन्नवदनः · prasannavadanaḥ — serene-faced

विष्णुः · viṣṇuḥ — Lord Vishnu

पद्मपत्रायतेक्षणः · padmapatrāyatekṣaṇaḥ — lotus-petal-eyed

हार · hāra — necklace

कङ्कण · kaṅkaṇa — bracelet

केयूर · keyūra — armlet

कुण्डलादि · kuṇḍalādi — earrings etc.

विभूषणः · vibhūṣaṇaḥ — adorned with

प्रसन्नवदनः पद्मपत्रायतेक्षणः विष्णुः हारकङ्कणकेयूरकुण्डलादिविभूषणः (अस्ति)।

serene-faced · Lord Vishnu · lotus-petal-eyed · necklace · bracelet · armlet · earrings etc. · adorned with

This verse details the physical beauty and ornamentation of the Lord, emphasizing His serene and lotus-like features.

He wears a shining, jeweled crown and His neck is graced by the illustrious Kaustubha gem. His chest bears the Śrīvatsa mark, He is eternally glorious, and the Lord is clad in yellow garments.

**7. He wears a forest garland, holds a mace in His hand, and is served by Vainateya (Garuḍa) and others. He is the creator of all the worlds and the controller of all the gods.

rājadratnakirīṭaśca śrīmatkaustubhakandharaḥ

śrīvatsavakṣā nityaśrīḥ pītāmbaradharaḥ prabhuḥ

राजद्रत्नकिरीटः · rājadratnakirīṭaḥ — wearing a shining jeweled crown

श्रीमत्कौस्तुभकन्धरः · śrīmatkaustubhakandharaḥ — having the Kaustubha gem on the neck

श्रीवत्सवक्षा · śrīvatsavakṣā — having the Srivatsa mark on the chest

नित्यश्रीः · nityaśrīḥ — eternally glorious

पीताम्बरधरः · pītāmbaradharaḥ — clad in yellow garments

प्रभुः · prabhuḥ — the Lord

प्रभुः राजद्रत्नकिरीटः श्रीमत्कौस्तुभकन्धरः श्रीवत्सवक्षा नित्यश्रीः पीताम्बरधरः च अस्ति।

wearing a shining jeweled crown · having the Kaustubha gem on the neck · having the Srivatsa mark on the chest · eternally glorious · clad in yellow garments · the Lord

This verse highlights the specific divine marks and attire of the Lord, which are essential for His identification as the Supreme Being.

vanamālī gadāpāṇirvainateyādisevitaḥ|

kartā sarvasya lokasya sarvadevaniyāmakaḥ

वनमाली · vanamālī — wearing a forest garland

गदापाणिः · gadāpāṇiḥ — holding a mace in hand

वैनतेयादिसेवितः · vainateyādisevitaḥ — served by Garuda and others

कर्ता · kartā — creator

सर्वस्य · sarvasya — of all

लोकस्य · lokasya — of the world

सर्वदेवनियामकः · sarvadevaniyāmakaḥ — controller of all gods

वनमाली गदापाणिः वैनतेयादिसेवितः सः सर्वस्य लोकस्य कर्ता सर्वदेवनियामकः च अस्ति।

wearing a forest garland · holding a mace in hand · served by Garuda and others · creator · of all · of the world · controller of all gods

This verse establishes the Lord's role as the active creator and controller of the cosmos, transitioning from His static beauty to His dynamic cosmic function.

He is the chastiser of all living beings and the bestower of the fruits of all actions. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, the witness to all, and eternal.

śāstā sakalajīvānāṃ sarvakarmaphalapradaḥ|

sarvajñaḥ sarvaśaktaśca sarvasākṣī sanātanaḥ

शास्ता · śāstā — chastiser

सकलजीवानां · sakalajīvānāṃ — of all living beings

सर्वकर्मफलप्रदः · sarvakarmaphalapradaḥ — bestower of fruits of all actions

सर्वज्ञः · sarvajñaḥ — all-knowing

सर्वशक्तः · sarvaśaktaḥ — all-powerful

सर्वसाक्षी · sarvasākṣī — witness of all

सनातनः · sanātanaḥ — eternal

सः सकलजीवानां शास्ता सर्वकर्मफलप्रदः सर्वज्ञः सर्वशक्तः सर्वसाक्षी सनातनः च अस्ति।

chastiser · of all living beings · bestower of fruits of all actions · all-knowing · all-powerful · witness of all · eternal

This verse defines the Lord as the moral governor and omniscient witness of all beings, grounding the theological concept of karma in His divine authority.

He is the Lord of all, the creator of all, the master of all, the Lord Himself. He is supreme over all, He is all, and He is situated inside and outside of everything.

sarveśvaraḥ sarvakartā sarvasvāmī svayaṃ prabhuḥ|

sarvasmātparamaḥ sarvaḥ sarvasyāntarbahiḥ sthitaḥ

सर्वेश्वरः · sarveśvaraḥ — Lord of all

सर्वकर्ता · sarvakartā — creator of all

सर्वस्वामी · sarvasvāmī — master of all

स्वयं · svayaṃ — Himself

प्रभुः · prabhuḥ — the Lord

सर्वस्मात्परमः · sarvasmātparamaḥ — supreme above all

सर्वः · sarvaḥ — everything

सर्वस्यान्तर्बहिः · sarvasyāntarbahiḥ — inside and outside of all

स्थितः · sthitaḥ — situated

सः सर्वेश्वरः सर्वकर्ता सर्वस्वामी स्वयं प्रभुः अस्ति। सः सर्वस्मात्परमः सर्वः सर्वस्यान्तर्बहिः स्थितः च अस्ति।

Lord of all · creator of all · master of all · Himself · the Lord · supreme above all · everything · inside and outside of all · situated

This verse emphasizes the Lord's absolute supremacy and immanence, asserting that He is the sole reality encompassing all existence.

He is the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme Light, the Supreme Truth, the Supreme Abode. He is the supreme object of meditation, the supreme object of knowledge, the supreme goal, the supreme auspiciousness.

paraṃ brahma paraṃ jyotiḥ paraṃ tattvaṃ paraṃ padam|

paraṃ dhyeyaṃ paraṃ jñeyaṃ paraṃ prāpyaṃ paraṃ śivam

परं · paraṃ — supreme

ब्रह्म · brahma — Brahman

ज्योतिः · jyotiḥ — light

तत्त्वं · tattvaṃ — truth

पदम् · padam — abode

ध्येयं · dhyeyaṃ — object of meditation

ज्ञेयं · jñeyaṃ — object of knowledge

प्राप्यं · prāpyaṃ — goal

शिवम् · śivam — auspiciousness

सः परं ब्रह्म परं ज्योतिः परं तत्त्वं परं पदम् अस्ति। सः परं ध्येयं परं ज्ञेयं परं प्राप्यं परं शिवम् च अस्ति।

supreme · Brahman · light · truth · abode · object of meditation · object of knowledge · goal · auspiciousness

This verse serves as the philosophical climax of the description, identifying the Lord as the ultimate object of all spiritual pursuits and the essence of Brahman.

He whom the gods, the liberated, the ascetics, and the pure ones always behold. He is Brahmā, He is Śiva, He is Indra, He is the imperishable, the supreme, self-refulgent one.

sadā paśyanti yaṃ devā muktāḥ sanyāsino'malāḥ|

sa brahmā sa śivaḥ sendraḥ so'kṣaraḥ paramaḥ svarāṭ

सदा · sadā — always

पश्यन्ति · paśyanti — they behold

यं · yaṃ — whom

देवा · devā — the gods

मुक्ताः · muktāḥ — the liberated souls

सन्यासिनः · sanyāsinaḥ — the ascetics

अमलाः · amalāḥ — the pure ones

सः · saḥ — He

ब्रह्मा · brahmā — Brahmā

शिवः · śivaḥ — Śiva

सः · saḥ — He

अक्षरः · akṣaraḥ — the imperishable

स्वराट् · svarāṭ — self-refulgent one

यं देवाः मुक्ताः सन्यासिनः अमलाः सदा पश्यन्ति। सः ब्रह्मा, सः शिवः, सः इन्द्रः, सः अक्षरः, सः परमः स्वराट् अस्ति।

always · they behold · whom · the gods · the liberated souls · the ascetics · the pure ones · He · Brahmā · Śiva · He · the imperishable · self-refulgent one

This verse establishes the Lord's supremacy by identifying Him as the singular object of meditation for all spiritual aspirants, including the liberated and the gods. It asserts His identity as the source and essence of the Vedic trinity, emphasizing His non-dual nature.

As Pradyumna in the form of Brahmā, He is the ordainer of the universe's creation. As Aniruddha in the form of Viṣṇu, He is intent on protecting the universe.

pradyumno brahmarūpaśca jagatsṛṣṭividhāyakaḥ|

aniruddho viṣṇurūpo jagadrakṣaṇatatparaḥ

प्रद्युम्नः · pradyumnaḥ — Pradyumna

ब्रह्मरूपः · brahmarūpaḥ — in the form of Brahmā

जगत्सृष्टि · jagatsṛṣṭi — creation of the universe

विधायकः · vidhāyakaḥ — the ordainer

अनिरुद्धः · aniruddhaḥ — Aniruddha

विष्णुरूपः · viṣṇurūpaḥ — in the form of Viṣṇu

जगद्रक्षण · jagadrakṣaṇa — protection of the universe

तत्परः · tatparaḥ — intent upon

प्रद्युम्नः ब्रह्मरूपः जगत्सृष्टिविधायकः। अनिरुद्धः विष्णुरूपः जगद्रक्षणतत्परः।

Pradyumna · in the form of Brahmā · creation of the universe · the ordainer · Aniruddha · in the form of Viṣṇu · protection of the universe · intent upon

The verse delineates the Lord's functional manifestations through the Vyūha forms, specifically Pradyumna and Aniruddha, to explain how the Supreme Lord manages the cosmic cycles of creation and protection.

As Saṅkarṣaṇa in the form of Rudra, He is the cause of the universe's dissolution. Vāsudeva is Brahman Itself, the witness of all, free from affliction.

saṅkarṣaṇo rudrarūpo jagatsaṃhārakārakaḥ

vāsudevaḥ svayaṃ brahma sarvasākṣī nirāmayaḥ

सङ्कर्षणः · saṅkarṣaṇaḥ — Saṅkarṣaṇa

रुद्ररूपः · rudrarūpaḥ — in the form of Rudra

जगत्संहार · jagatsaṃhāra — dissolution of the universe

कारकः · kārakaḥ — the cause

वासुदेवः · vāsudevaḥ — Vāsudeva

स्वयं · svayaṃ — Himself

ब्रह्म · brahma — Brahman

सर्वसाक्षी · sarvasākṣī — witness of all

निरामयः · nirāmayaḥ — free from affliction

सङ्कर्षणः रुद्ररूपः जगत्संहारकारकः। वासुदेवः स्वयं ब्रह्म सर्वसाक्षी निरामयः।

Saṅkarṣaṇa · in the form of Rudra · dissolution of the universe · the cause · Vāsudeva · Himself · Brahman · witness of all · free from affliction

This verse completes the description of the Lord's cosmic roles by mentioning Saṅkarṣaṇa's role in dissolution and identifying Vāsudeva as the ultimate, unblemished Brahman, serving as the foundation for all these manifestations.

He is the Puruṣa with a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet. He is the Virāṭ (Cosmic Form), the Samrāṭ (Emperor), the Viśvarūpa (Universal Form), situated inside and outside the universe.

sahasraśīrṣā puruṣaḥ sahasrākṣaḥ sahasrapāt

virāṭ samrāṭ viśvarūpo viśvasyāntarbahiḥ sthitaḥ

सहस्रशीर्षा · sahasraśīrṣā — thousand-headed

पुरुषः · puruṣaḥ — the Supreme Person

सहस्राक्षः · sahasrākṣaḥ — thousand-eyed

सहस्रपात् · sahasrapāt — thousand-footed

विराट् · virāṭ — the Cosmic Form

सम्राट् · samrāṭ — the Emperor

विश्वरूपः · viśvarūpaḥ — the Universal Form

विश्वस्य · viśvasya — of the universe

अन्तर्बहिः · antarbahiḥ — inside and outside

स्थितः · sthitaḥ — situated

सः सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः, सहस्राक्षः, सहस्रपात्। सः विराट्, सम्राट्, विश्वरूपः, विश्वस्य अन्तर्बहिः स्थितः।

thousand-headed · the Supreme Person · thousand-eyed · thousand-footed · the Cosmic Form · the Emperor · the Universal Form · of the universe · inside and outside · situated

This verse invokes the Puruṣa Sūkta imagery to emphasize the Lord's immanence and transcendence, describing Him as the cosmic entity who encompasses the entire universe within and without.

Situated in the center of the solar orb, He is the one with twelve forms (Ādityas), the Lord of the world. He is the witness of all actions, the form of Time, and the one who assumes the forms of Keśava and others.

sūryamaṇḍalamadhyastho dvādaśātmā jagatpatiḥ

karmasākṣī kālarūpaḥ keśavādisvarūpadhṛk

सूर्यमण्डल · sūryamaṇḍala — solar orb

मध्यस्थः · madhyasthaḥ — situated in the center

द्वादशात्मा · dvādaśātmā — the twelve-fold soul

जगत्पतिः · jagatpatiḥ — Lord of the world

कर्मसाक्षी · karmasākṣī — witness of actions

कालरूपः · kālarūpaḥ — the form of Time

केशवादि · keśavādi — Keśava and others

स्वरूपधृक् · svarūpadhṛk — assuming the forms

सः सूर्यमण्डलमध्यस्थः, द्वादशात्मा, जगत्पतिः। सः कर्मसाक्षी, कालरूपः, केशवादिस्वरूपधृक् च।

solar orb · situated in the center · the twelve-fold soul · Lord of the world · witness of actions · the form of Time · Keśava and others · assuming the forms

The verse shifts focus to the Lord's presence within the solar system and His role as the regulator of time and the source of all divine incarnations, reinforcing His status as the Lord of the world.

He is the support of all the worlds, the primeval Tortoise (Ādikūrma), the eternal one, on whose back the entire universe rests immovably in its order.

ādhāraḥ sarvalokānāmādikūrmaḥ sanātanaḥ|

yasya pṛṣṭhe jagatsarvamacalaṃ vartate kramāt

आधारः · ādhāraḥ — the support

सर्वलोकानाम् · sarvalokānām — of all worlds

आदिकूर्मः · ādikūrmaḥ — the Primeval Tortoise

सनातनः · sanātanaḥ — the eternal one

यस्य · yasya — whose

पृष्ठे · pṛṣṭhe — on the back

जगत्सर्वम् · jagatsarvam — the entire universe

अचलम् · acalam — immovably

वर्तते · vartate — rests

क्रमात् · kramāt — in order

सः सर्वलोकानाम् आधारः, आदिकूर्मः, सनातनः। यस्य पृष्ठे जगत्सर्वम् अचलम् क्रमात् वर्तते।

the support · of all worlds · the Primeval Tortoise · the eternal one · whose · on the back · the entire universe · immovably · rests · in order

This verse introduces the Lord's role as the support of the universe through His incarnation as the Primeval Tortoise, highlighting the stability and order He provides to creation.

He is also the rescuer of the Earth from the all-pervading waters. This glorious Primeval Boar (Ādivarāha), Janārdana, is the very form of sacrifice.

uddhārako bhuvaścāpi sarvataḥ saṃplutodakāt|

śrīmānādivarāho'yaṃ yajñarūpo janārdanaḥ

उद्धारकः · uddhārakaḥ — the rescuer

भुवः · bhuvaḥ — of the Earth

सर्वतः · sarvataḥ — from all sides

संप्लुतोदकात् · saṃplutodakāt — from the flooded waters

श्रीमान् · śrīmān — the glorious one

आदिवराहः · ādivarāhaḥ — the Primeval Boar

यज्ञरूपः · yajñarūpaḥ — the form of sacrifice

जनार्दनः · janārdanaḥ — Janārdana

सः संप्लुतोदकात् भुवः उद्धारकः अपि। अयं श्रीमान् आदिवराहः, यज्ञरूपः जनार्दनः।

the rescuer · of the Earth · from all sides · from the flooded waters · the glorious one · the Primeval Boar · the form of sacrifice · Janārdana

Continuing the theme of incarnations, this verse celebrates the Lord's role as the savior of the Earth in His Boar form, linking His physical act of rescue to His nature as the embodiment of sacrifice.

He is also widely renowned as Upendra, Vāmana, and Viṣṇu. All the Vedas praise Him everywhere as Urukrama (the one with wide strides).

upendro vāmanaścāpi viṣṇurityabhiviśrutaḥ|

sarve vedāḥ praśaṃsanti sarvatra yamurukramam

उपेन्द्रः · upendraḥ — Upendra

वामनः · vāmanaḥ — Vāmana

विष्णुः · viṣṇuḥ — Viṣṇu

इति · iti — thus

अभिविश्रुतः · abhiviśrutaḥ — widely renowned

सर्वे · sarve — all

वेदाः · vedāḥ — the Vedas

प्रशंसन्ति · praśaṃsanti — praise

सर्वत्र · sarvatra — everywhere

यम · yam — whom

उरुक्रमम् · urukramam — the one with wide strides

सः उपेन्द्रः वामनः अपि विष्णुरिति अभिविश्रुतः। सर्वे वेदाः सर्वत्र यम् उरुक्रमम् प्रशंसन्ति।

Upendra · Vāmana · Viṣṇu · thus · widely renowned · all · the Vedas · praise · everywhere · whom · the one with wide strides

This verse highlights the Lord's various names and the universal Vedic recognition of His greatness, specifically focusing on His 'Urukrama' aspect, which signifies His all-encompassing nature.

In the forms of Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and others, He is intent on protecting the world. In the forms of sages like Vyāsa, He is the revealer of all scriptures.

rāmakṛṣṇādirūpeṇa jagadrakṣaṇatatparaḥ|

vyāsādimunirūpeṇa sarvaśāstraprakāśakaḥ

रामकृष्णादि · rāmakṛṣṇādi — Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and others

रूपेण · rūpeṇa — in the form of

जगद्रक्षण · jagadrakṣaṇa — protection of the world

तत्परः · tatparaḥ — intent upon

व्यासादि · vyāsādi — Vyāsa and others

मुनिरूपेण · munirūpeṇa — in the form of sages

सर्वशास्त्र · sarvaśāstra — all scriptures

प्रकाशकः · prakāśakaḥ — the revealer

सः रामकृष्णादिरूपेण जगद्रक्षणतत्परः। व्यासादिमुनिरूपेण सर्वशास्त्रप्रकाशकः च।

Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and others · in the form of · protection of the world · intent upon · Vyāsa and others · in the form of sages · all scriptures · the revealer

The narrative shifts to the Lord's role as the protector of the world through His incarnations and as the source of all knowledge through His appearance as sages, emphasizing His multifaceted guidance.

He is the soul of Dharma, the cause of Dharma, the Lord of Dharma, the infallible one. He is the establisher of Dharma, devoted to the Dharma of Truth.

dharmātmā dharmahetuśca dharmasya prabhuracyutaḥ|

pratiṣṭhātā ca dharmasya satyadharmaparāyaṇaḥ

धर्मात्मा · dharmātmā — the soul of Dharma

धर्महेतुः · dharmahetuḥ — the cause of Dharma

धर्मस्य · dharmasya — of Dharma

प्रभुः · prabhuḥ — the Lord

अच्युतः · acyutaḥ — the infallible one

प्रतिष्ठाता · pratiṣṭhātā — the establisher

धर्मस्य · dharmasya — of Dharma

सत्यधर्म · satyadharma — Dharma of Truth

परायणः · parāyaṇaḥ — devoted to

सः धर्मात्मा, धर्महेतुः, धर्मस्य प्रभुः अच्युतः। सः धर्मस्य प्रतिष्ठाता, सत्यधर्मपरायणः च।

the soul of Dharma · the cause of Dharma · of Dharma · the Lord · the infallible one · the establisher · of Dharma · Dharma of Truth · devoted to

This verse concludes the section on the Lord's attributes by defining Him as the very essence and foundation of Dharma, establishing Him as the ultimate authority and goal for those who follow the path of truth.

As Kṛṣṇa, who lies on a banyan leaf, He is the cause of the total dissolution. In His belly, the entire universe, with its moving and non-moving beings, exists.

vaṭapatraśayaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sarvasaṃhārakārakaḥ

yasya kukṣau jagatsarvaṃ vartate sacarācaram

वटपत्रशयः · vaṭapatraśayaḥ — he who reclines on a banyan leaf

कृष्णः · kṛṣṇaḥ — Lord Kṛṣṇa

सर्वसंहारकारकः · sarvasaṃhārakārakaḥ — the cause of the dissolution of all

यस्य · yasya — in whose

कुक्षौ · kukṣau — belly

जगत्सर्वं · jagatsarvaṃ — the entire universe

वर्तते · vartate — exists

सचराचरम् · sacarācaram — with moving and non-moving beings

वटपत्रशयः कृष्णः सर्वसंहारकारकः वर्तते। यस्य कुक्षौ सचराचरं जगत्सर्वं वर्तते।

he who reclines on a banyan leaf · Lord Kṛṣṇa · the cause of the dissolution of all · in whose · belly · the entire universe · exists · with moving and non-moving beings

This verse establishes the cosmic scale of the Lord, transitioning from His role as the destroyer of the universe to His current state of repose in the Ocean of Milk. It emphasizes that the same Kṛṣṇa who contains the entire universe within Himself is the one now resting in the Kṣīrābdhi.

This same eternal Viṣṇu, Hari, lies in the Ocean of Milk. There, the gods, Siddhas, and sages worship Him.

so'yaṃ sanātana viṣṇuḥ śete kṣīrāmbudhau hariḥ|

upāsate tatra devāḥ siddhāśca munayastathā

सः · saḥ — that

अयं · ayaṃ — this

सनातन · sanātana — eternal

विष्णुः · viṣṇuḥ — Lord Viṣṇu

शेते · śete — reclines

क्षीराम्बुधौ · kṣīrāmbudhau — in the Ocean of Milk

हरिः · hariḥ — Lord Hari

उपासते · upāsate — worship

तत्र · tatra — there

देवाः · devāḥ — the gods

सिद्धाः · siddhāḥ — the Siddhas

च · ca — and

मुनयः · munayaḥ — the sages

तथा · tathā — likewise

सः अयं सनातनः विष्णुः हरिः क्षीराम्बुधौ शेते। तत्र देवाः सिद्धाः च मुनयः तथा उपासते।

that · this · eternal · Lord Viṣṇu · reclines · in the Ocean of Milk · Lord Hari · worship · there · the gods · the Siddhas · and · the sages · likewise

This verse serves as the pivot of the chapter, identifying the eternal Viṣṇu with the Hari who resides in the Ocean of Milk. It sets the scene for the subsequent description of the Lord's divine form as worshipped by the celestials.

(They worship) the Lord, the Primeval Person, reclining on the couch of Śeṣa, His eyes closed in yogic slumber, the all-knowing, the witness of all.

śayānaṃ śeṣaparyaṅke purāṇapuruṣaṃ prabhum

yoganidrāmīlitākṣaṃ sarvajñaṃ sarvasākṣiṇam

शयानं · śayānaṃ — reclining

शेषपर्यङ्के · śeṣaparyaṅke — on the couch of Śeṣa

पुराणपुरुषं · purāṇapuruṣaṃ — the primeval person

प्रभुम् · prabhum — the Lord

योगनिद्रामीलिताक्षं · yoganidrāmīlitākṣaṃ — with eyes closed in yogic slumber

सर्वज्ञं · sarvajñaṃ — all-knowing

सर्वसाक्षिणम् · sarvasākṣiṇam — witness of all

शेषपर्यङ्के शयानं पुराणपुरुषं प्रभुं योगनिद्रामीलिताक्षं सर्वज्ञं सर्वसाक्षिणं (उपासते)।

reclining · on the couch of Śeṣa · the primeval person · the Lord · with eyes closed in yogic slumber · all-knowing · witness of all

This verse provides the meditative focus for the devotee, describing the Lord's posture and state of consciousness. It highlights the paradox of the Lord being in yogic slumber while simultaneously being the all-knowing witness.

(He is) like a pure crystal, with two arms, clad in yellow garments, bearing the Śrīvatsa and Kaustubha, and caressed by Śrī and Bhūmi.

śuddhasphaṭikasaṅkāśaṃ dvibhujaṃ pītavāsasam

śrīvatsakaustubhadharaṃ śriyā bhūmyā ca lālitam

शुद्धस्फटिकसङ्काशं · śuddhasphaṭikasaṅkāśaṃ — resembling pure crystal

द्विभुजं · dvibhujaṃ — two-armed

पीतवाससम् · pītavāsasam — clad in yellow garments

श्रीवत्सकौस्तुभधरं · śrīvatsakaustubhadharaṃ — bearing the Śrīvatsa and Kaustubha

श्रिया · śriyā — by Śrī

भूम्या · bhūmyā — by Bhūmi

च · ca — and

लालितम् · lālitam — caressed

शुद्धस्फटिकसङ्काशं द्विभुजं पीतवाससं श्रीवत्सकौस्तुभधरं श्रिया भूम्या च लालितं (विष्णुं उपासते)।

resembling pure crystal · two-armed · clad in yellow garments · bearing the Śrīvatsa and Kaustubha · by Śrī · by Bhūmi · and · caressed

This verse details the physical beauty and divine attributes of the Lord, establishing the visual iconography that the devotees contemplate. The presence of Śrī and Bhūmi signifies the Lord's eternal relationship with His consorts.

His lotus-face has a gentle smile, and He speaks in a sweet voice. He is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, and the greatest of the great.

mandasmitamukhāmbhojaṃ madhurasvarabhāṣiṇam|

maṅgalaṃ maṅgalānāñca mahāntaṃ mahatāmapi

मन्दस्मितमुखाम्भोजं · mandasmitamukhāmbhojaṃ — with a lotus-face bearing a gentle smile

मधुरस्वरभाषिणम् · madhurasvarabhāṣiṇam — speaking in a sweet voice

मङ्गलं · maṅgalaṃ — auspiciousness

मङ्गलानाञ्च · maṅgalānāñca — of all auspicious things

महान्तं · mahāntaṃ — the great one

महतामपि · mahatāmapi — even among the great

मन्दस्मितमुखाम्भोजं मधुरस्वरभाषिणं मङ्गलानां मङ्गलं महतामपि महान्तं (तम् उपासते)।

with a lotus-face bearing a gentle smile · speaking in a sweet voice · auspiciousness · of all auspicious things · the great one · even among the great

This verse shifts from the physical form to the Lord's personality and status, emphasizing His sweetness and His role as the ultimate source of all auspiciousness. It elevates the reader's perception of the Lord from a deity to the Supreme Being.

He is served by Brahmā, Rudra, and others, and glorified by Nārada and others. He is adorned with a crown, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and other ornaments.

brahmarudrādibhiḥ sevyaṃ kīrtitaṃ nāradādibhiḥ

kirīṭahāravalayanūpurādivibhūṣaṇam

ब्रह्मरुद्रादिभिः · brahmarudrādibhiḥ — by Brahmā, Rudra, and others

सेव्यं · sevyaṃ — to be served

कीर्तितं · kīrtitaṃ — glorified

नारदादिभिः · nāradādibhiḥ — by Nārada and others

किरीटहारवलयनूपुरादिविभूषणम् · kirīṭahāravalayanūpurādivibhūṣaṇam — adorned with crown, necklace, bracelets, anklets, etc.

ब्रह्मरुद्रादिभिः सेव्यं नारदादिभिः कीर्तितं किरीटहारवलयनूपुरादिविभूषणं (तम् उपासते)।

by Brahmā, Rudra, and others · to be served · glorified · by Nārada and others · adorned with crown, necklace, bracelets, anklets, etc.

This verse describes the communal worship of the Lord, showing that even the highest deities and sages are engaged in His service. It reinforces the Lord's supreme position in the hierarchy of the universe.

His arms reach His knees, Govinda, whose arm serves as His pillow. He is Padmanābha, the supremely peaceful, the Lord of lords, the Supreme Controller.

ājānubāhuṃ govindamupadhānabhujāntaram

padmanābhaṃ paraṃ śāntaṃ prabhūṇāṃ prabhumīśvaram

आजानुबाहुं · ājānubāhuṃ — with arms reaching the knees

गोविन्दम् · govindam — Govinda

उपधानभुजान्तरम् · upadhānabhujāntaram — whose arm serves as a pillow

पद्मनाभं · padmanābhaṃ — Padmanābha

परं · paraṃ — supreme

शान्तं · śāntaṃ — peaceful

प्रभूणां · prabhūṇāṃ — of lords

प्रभुम् · prabhum — the Lord

ईश्वरम् · īśvaram — the controller

आजानुबाहुं उपधानभुजान्तरं गोविन्दं पद्मनाभं परं शान्तं प्रभूणां प्रभुं ईश्वरं (तम् उपासते)।

with arms reaching the knees · Govinda · whose arm serves as a pillow · Padmanābha · supreme · peaceful · of lords · the Lord · the controller

This verse concludes the description of the Lord's form by focusing on His peaceful nature and supreme authority. The title 'Padmanābha' and 'Lord of lords' confirms His status as the ultimate controller.

The residents of Śvetadvīpa, the Vaiṣṇavas, serve Him eternally. They are free from any connection to other deities, and their minds are pure.

sevante vaiṣṇavā nityaṃ śvetadvīpanivāsinaḥ|

devatāntarasaṃbandharahitāḥ śuddhamānasāḥ

सेवन्ते · sevante — they serve

वैष्णवा · vaiṣṇavā — the Vaiṣṇavas

नित्यं · nityaṃ — eternally

श्वेतद्वीपनिवासिनः · śvetadvīpanivāsinaḥ — residents of Śvetadvīpa

देवतान्तरसंबन्धरहिताः · devatāntarasaṃbandharahitāḥ — free from connection to other deities

शुद्धमानसाः · śuddhamānasāḥ — pure-minded

श्वेतद्वीपनिवासिनः वैष्णवाः शुद्धमानसाः देवतान्तरसंबन्धरहिताः (सन्तः) नित्यं (तम्) सेवन्ते।

they serve · the Vaiṣṇavas · eternally · residents of Śvetadvīpa · free from connection to other deities · pure-minded

This verse introduces the residents of Śvetadvīpa, the ideal Vaiṣṇavas, whose exclusive devotion serves as a model for the reader. It emphasizes the purity of mind required for true service.

Singing the names of Hari, dancing in supreme festivity, those Bhāgavatas worship Him, absorbed in the bliss of devotion.

gāyanto harināmāni nṛtyantaḥ paramotsavāḥ|

bhajante taṃ bhāgavatā bhajanānandatatparāḥ

गायन्तः · gāyantaḥ — singing

हरिनामानि · harināmāni — the names of Hari

नृत्यन्तः · nṛtyantaḥ — dancing

परमोत्सवाः · paramotsavāḥ — in supreme festivity

भजन्ते · bhajante — they worship

तं · taṃ — Him

भागवता · bhāgavatā — the devotees

भजनानन्दतत्पराः · bhajanānandatatparāḥ — absorbed in the bliss of devotion

हरिनामानि गायन्तः परमोत्सवाः नृत्यन्तः भजनानन्दतत्पराः भागवताः तं भजन्ते।

singing · the names of Hari · dancing · in supreme festivity · they worship · Him · the devotees · absorbed in the bliss of devotion

This verse describes the ecstatic state of the devotees, illustrating that their worship is not a dry ritual but a joyful, immersive experience. It highlights the importance of kīrtana and devotion.

They are free from worldly attachments, constantly fond of kīrtana. They are united by mutual love and live solely on His stories.

saṃsāravāsanāmuktāḥ santataṃ kīrtanapriyāḥ

anyonyapremasaṃyuktāḥ kathāmātraikajīvanāḥ

संसारवासनामुक्ताः · saṃsāravāsanāmuktāḥ — free from worldly attachments

सन्ततं · santataṃ — constantly

कीर्तनप्रियाः · kīrtanapriyāḥ — fond of kīrtana

अन्योन्यप्रेमसंयुक्ताः · anyonyapremasaṃyuktāḥ — united by mutual love

कथामात्रैकजीवनाः · kathāmātraikajīvanāḥ — living solely on His stories

संसारवासनामुक्ताः सन्ततं कीर्तनप्रियाः अन्योन्यप्रेमसंयुक्ताः कथामात्रैकजीवनाः (ते भागवताः सन्ति)।

free from worldly attachments · constantly · fond of kīrtana · united by mutual love · living solely on His stories

This verse outlines the lifestyle and internal state of the perfect devotees, showing how they have transcended worldly desires and are entirely sustained by the Lord's stories. It reinforces the concept of exclusive devotion.

They are humble, free from faults, have conquered desire, and have controlled their senses. They are dedicated to meditation on the Lord of all, having abandoned other objects of interest.

vinītā doṣarahitā jitakāmā jitendriyāḥ|

sarveśvaradhyānaparāḥ santyaktaviṣayāntarāḥ

विनीताः · vinītāḥ — humble

दोषरहिताः · doṣarahitāḥ — free from faults

जितकामाः · jitakāmāḥ — conquerors of desire

जितेन्द्रियाः · jitendriyāḥ — those who have controlled their senses

सर्वेश्वरध्यानपराः · sarveśvaradhyānaparāḥ — dedicated to meditation on the Lord of all

सन्त्यक्तविषयान्तराः · santyaktaviṣayāntarāḥ — having abandoned other objects of interest

ते विनीताः दोषरहिताः जितकामाः जितेन्द्रियाः सन्ति। ते सर्वेश्वरध्यानपराः सन्त्यक्तविषयान्तराः च भवन्ति।

humble · free from faults · conquerors of desire · those who have controlled their senses · dedicated to meditation on the Lord of all · having abandoned other objects of interest

This verse delineates the character of the perfect devotees, establishing their internal purity and focus as the prerequisite for the ecstatic state described in the following verse.

They are softened with tears of joy, their bodies thrilled with horripilation. They dance, forgetting their bodies, absorbed in chanting the Name.

ānandabāṣpasusnigdhāḥ pulakāñcitavigrahāḥ

nṛtyanti dehaṃ vismṛtya nāmakīrtanatatparāḥ

आनन्दबाष्पसुस्निग्धाः · ānandabāṣpasusnigdhāḥ — softened by tears of joy

पुलकाञ्चितविग्रहाः · pulakāñcitavigrahāḥ — bodies thrilled with horripilation

नृत्यन्ति · nṛtyanti — they dance

देहं · dehaṃ — the body

विस्मृत्य · vismṛtya — forgetting

नामकीर्तनतत्पराः · nāmakīrtanatatparāḥ — absorbed in chanting the Name

ते आनन्दबाष्पसुस्निग्धाः पुलकाञ्चितविग्रहाः सन्तः देहं विस्मृत्य नामकीर्तनतत्पराः नृत्यन्ति।

softened by tears of joy · bodies thrilled with horripilation · they dance · the body · forgetting · absorbed in chanting the Name

This verse illustrates the external manifestation of the inner devotion of the residents of Śvetadvīpa, showing how their love for the Name transcends physical consciousness.

Seeing them in such a state, the sage Nārada was once filled with supreme wonder and felt ashamed of himself.

tān vilokya tathā bhūtān kadācinnārado muniḥ|

vismayaṃ paramaṃ prāpya svasmin lajjāmavāpa ca

तान् · tān — them

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

तथा · tathā — in that way

भूतान् · bhūtān — who were in that state

कदाचित् · kadācit — once

नारदः · nārado — the sage Nārada

मुनिः · muniḥ — the sage

विस्मयं · vismayaṃ — wonder

परमं · paramaṃ — supreme

प्राप्य · prāpya — having attained

स्वस्मिन् · svasmin — in himself

लज्जाम् · lajjām — shame

अवाप · avāpa — attained

कदाचित् मुनिः नारदः तान् तथा भूतान् विलोक्य परमं विस्मयं प्राप्य स्वस्मिन् लज्जाम् अवाप।

them · having seen · in that way · who were in that state · once · the sage Nārada · the sage · wonder · supreme · having attained · in himself · shame · attained

This verse marks the turning point in the narrative where Nārada's observation of the devotees' intensity leads to a moment of profound self-reflection and humility.

Feeling sorrow that "I do not have such devotion," he approached Nārāyaṇa in Badarīvana and asked.

tādṛśī na hi me bhaktiriti duḥkhamavāpya saḥ

nārāyaṇamupāgatya papraccha badarīvane

तादृशी · tādṛśī — such

न · na — not

हि · hi — indeed

मे · me — my

भक्तिः · bhaktir — devotion

इति · iti — thus

दुःखम् · duḥkham — sorrow

अवाप्य · avāpya — having attained

सः · saḥ — he

नारायणम् · nārāyaṇam — Nārāyaṇa

उपागत्य · upāgatya — having approached

पप्रच्छ · papraccha — asked

बदरीवने · badarīvane — in Badarīvana

सः 'मे तादृशी भक्तिः न हि' इति दुःखम् अवाप्य बदरीवने नारायणम् उपागत्य पप्रच्छ।

such · not · indeed · my · devotion · thus · sorrow · having attained · he · Nārāyaṇa · having approached · asked · in Badarīvana

Nārada's internal crisis drives him to seek guidance, emphasizing that even great sages must approach the Supreme for the perfection of their devotion.

The sage Nārāyaṇa then spoke to the great sage Nārada about the glory of those residents of Śvetadvīpa.

nārāyaṇo muniścāpi nāradāya maharṣaye

uvāca teṣāṃ māhātmyaṃ śvetadvīpanivāsinām

नारायणः · nārāyaṇo — Nārāyaṇa

मुनिः · muniś — the sage

अपि · api — also

नारदाय · nāradāya — to Nārada

महर्षये · maharṣaye — to the great sage

उवाच · uvāca — spoke

तेषां · teṣāṃ — their

माहात्म्यं · māhātmyaṃ — glory

श्वेतद्वीपनिवासिनाम् · śvetadvīpanivāsinām — of the residents of Śvetadvīpa

नारायणः मुनिः अपि नारदाय महर्षये श्वेतद्वीपनिवासिनां तेषां माहात्म्यम् उवाच।

Nārāyaṇa · the sage · also · to Nārada · to the great sage · spoke · their · glory · of the residents of Śvetadvīpa

This verse introduces the dialogue between the sage Nārāyaṇa and Nārada, setting the stage for the doctrinal exposition on the glory of the Śvetadvīpa residents.

"These are indeed supreme, exclusive devotees (paramaikāntins), absorbed in the bliss of devotion. They constantly worship Viṣṇu, who reclines in the Ocean of Milk, in this manner."

paramaikāntino hyete bhajanānandatatparāḥ

kṣīrābdhiśāyinaṃ viṣṇuṃ nityamevamupāsate

परमैकान्तिनः · paramaikāntino — supreme exclusive devotees

हि · hi — indeed

एते · ete — these

भजनानन्दतत्पराः · bhajanānandatatparāḥ — absorbed in the bliss of worship

क्षीराब्धिशायिनं · kṣīrābdhiśāyinaṃ — reclining in the Ocean of Milk

विष्णुं · viṣṇuṃ — Viṣṇu

नित्यम् · nityam — constantly

एवम् · evam — in this manner

उपासते · upāsate — they worship

एते परमैकान्तिनः हि भजनानन्दतत्पराः सन्ति। ते क्षीराब्धिशायिनं विष्णुं नित्यम् एवम् उपासते।

supreme exclusive devotees · indeed · these · absorbed in the bliss of worship · reclining in the Ocean of Milk · Viṣṇu · constantly · in this manner · they worship

Nārāyaṇa defines the 'paramaikāntin' (exclusive devotee), establishing the theological standard for the worship of the Lord reclining in the Ocean of Milk.

"They have no delight even in liberation, what to speak of other fruits? Therefore, having taken refuge in Viṣṇu, they are averse to other deities."

mokṣe'pi teṣāṃ na prītiḥ kimutānyaphale tathā

tasmāt viṣṇuśaraṇāḥ vimukhā devatāntare

मोक्षे · mokṣe — in liberation

अपि · api — even

तेषां · teṣāṃ — their

न · na — no

प्रीतिः · prītiḥ — delight

किमुत · kimutā — what to speak of

अन्यफले · anyaphale — other fruits

तथा · tathā — so

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

विष्णुशरणाः · viṣṇuśaraṇāḥ — those who have taken refuge in Viṣṇu

विमुखाः · vimukhāḥ — averse

देवतान्तरे · devatāntare — to other deities

तेषां मोक्षे अपि प्रीतिः न, अन्यफले तु किमुत। तस्मात् ते विष्णुशरणाः सन्तः देवतान्तरे विमुखाः भवन्ति।

in liberation · even · their · no · delight · what to speak of · other fruits · so · therefore · those who have taken refuge in Viṣṇu · averse · to other deities

This verse clarifies that for the true devotee, even the highest spiritual goal of liberation is secondary to the act of loving service, reinforcing their exclusivity.

"For the wives of an emperor, what use are other men? Similarly, for the devotees of Viṣṇu, what use are other deities?"

rājādhirājapatnīnāṃ kimanyaiḥ puruṣāntaraiḥ

evaṃ hi viṣṇubhaktānāṃ kimanyairdevatāntaraiḥ

राजाधिराजपत्नीनां · rājādhirājapatnīnāṃ — for the wives of an emperor

किम् · kim — what use

अन्यैः · anyaiḥ — with others

पुरुषान्तरैः · puruṣāntaraiḥ — with other men

एवम् · evaṃ — similarly

हि · hi — indeed

विष्णुभक्तानां · viṣṇubhaktānāṃ — for the devotees of Viṣṇu

किम् · kim — what use

अन्यैः · anyaiḥ — with others

देवतान्तरैः · devatāntaraiḥ — with other deities

राजाधिराजपत्नीनां अन्यैः पुरुषान्तरैः किम्? एवम् हि विष्णुभक्तानां अन्यैः देवतान्तरैः किम्?

for the wives of an emperor · what use · with others · with other men · similarly · indeed · for the devotees of Viṣṇu · what use · with others · with other deities

Using the analogy of an emperor's wives, this verse provides a social and logical justification for the exclusive devotion (ananya-bhakti) practiced by the Vaiṣṇavas.

"Oh Nārada! What great fortune is theirs! You have obtained their darśana. You too, with single-minded devotion, worship the Lord Nārāyaṇa."

aho bhāgyaṃ nārada! eṣāṃ saṃprāptaṃ darśanaṃ tava

ananyaniṣṭhayā tvaṃ ca bhaja nārāyaṇaṃ prabhum

अहो · aho — oh

भाग्यं · bhāgyaṃ — fortune

नारद · nārada — O Nārada

एषां · eṣāṃ — of them

संप्राप्तं · saṃprāptaṃ — obtained

दर्शनं · darśanaṃ — sight

तव · tava — your

अनन्यनिष्ठया · ananyaniṣṭhayā — with single-minded devotion

त्वं · tvaṃ — you

च · ca — also

भज · bhaja — worship

नारायणं · nārāyaṇaṃ — Nārāyaṇa

प्रभुम् · prabhum — the Lord

नारद! अहो एषां भाग्यम्, तव दर्शनं संप्राप्तम्। त्वं च अनन्यनिष्ठया प्रभुं नारायणं भज।

oh · fortune · O Nārada · of them · obtained · sight · your · with single-minded devotion · you · also · worship · Nārāyaṇa · the Lord

Nārāyaṇa concludes his instruction by blessing Nārada by validating Nārada's experience and directing him toward the path of single-minded devotion, completing the sage's spiritual transformation.

Thus instructed, Nārada also became devoted to Vāsudeva and, residing in Badarikāśrama, sang the glories of Govinda.

Thus ends the third chapter, titled "The Glory of the Ocean of Milk," in the First Part of the "Divyadeśavaibhavam," composed by Śrī Kṛṣṇapremi Mahāprabhu.

ityukto nārado'pyevaṃ vāsudevaparāyaṇaḥ

kīrtayāmāsa govindaṃ vasan badarikāśrame

इत्युक्तः · ityukto — thus addressed

नारदः · nārado — Nārada

अपि · apy — also

एवं · evaṃ — thus

वासुदेवपरायणः · vāsudevaparāyaṇaḥ — devoted to Vāsudeva

कीर्तयामास · kīrtayāmāsa — sang the glories

गोविन्दं · govindaṃ — Govinda

वसन् · vasan — residing

बदरिकाश्रमे · badarikāśrame — in Badarikāśrama

इति उक्तः नारदः अपि एवं वासुदेवपरायणः सन् बदरिकाश्रमे वसन् गोविन्दं कीर्तयामास।

thus addressed · Nārada · also · thus · devoted to Vāsudeva · sang the glories · Govinda · residing · in Badarikāśrama

This final verse confirms the success of the spiritual instruction, showing Nārada adopting the path of kīrtana, which serves as the concluding resolution of the chapter.