In his esteemed work, the Narayaneeyam, Sri Bhattathri beautifully encapsulates the core teachings of the Srimad Bhagavatham. He illuminates how the four fundamental aims of human existence – Dharma (righteous conduct), Artha (material well-being), Kama (fulfillment of desires), and Moksha (spiritual liberation) – are all attainable through sincere devotion to God. Bhattathri elaborates that all aspirations find their ultimate fulfillment at the Lord’s divine feet. For humanity on Earth, these sacred feet are akin to Kamadhenu, the mythical wish-granting cow. For those who ascend to the heavens, they represent an eternal abode. With profound humility, Bhattathri offers a heartfelt prayer for all, wishing that the Lord’s divine presence forever resides within our hearts.
During a discourse, Sri Kesava Vajapeya Swamy shared a fascinating insight: there is no distinct Sahasranamam (a hymn listing a thousand names) specifically for Lord Krishna because the revered grandsire Bhishma recited the Vishnu Sahasranama directly in Krishna’s divine presence. Furthermore, the discourse explained how Lord Vishnu takes the form of Sankarshana, manifesting as the mighty Adisesha. With a thousand heads, Adisesha resides in Patala Loka, seven layers deep beneath the Earth, bearing the entire world on his head, which appears as small as a single mustard seed.
Following the enlightened guidance of sage Narada, King Chitrakethu journeyed to Patala Loka to offer worship and praise to the Lord. He articulated a profound truth: although God is inherently unconquerable, His boundless compassion makes Him accessible and ‘conquerable’ by sincere devotees who desire nothing but His divine grace. This concept is beautifully expressed in the Srimad Bhagavatam (6th Skanda) as Ajitha Jitha: Sama mathibi:. It is for this very reason that the Lord is affectionately known as ‘Atmatha‘ – the one who lovingly bestows Himself upon His devotees.
The deepest root of all transgression lies in attachment to worldly possessions and ephemeral concerns. Conversely, an individual liberated from sin views all beings with equanimity, making no distinction between acquaintances and strangers. Just as a fried seed loses its capacity to sprout, a genuine devotee of God, through their profound connection, transcends the cycle of rebirth on this earthly plane.
As Sanjaya proclaims in the sacred Bhagavad Gita, the very presence of God ensures the manifestation of both justice and abundant prosperity.