Bhagavatam 0214: Vena, the unrighteous king, insults the Maharishis who advise him
The Maharishis thought, “We appointed Vena as the king. Instead of protecting the citizens he is harming them.
The Maharishis thought, “We appointed Vena as the king. Instead of protecting the citizens he is harming them.
Vena continued, “O exponents of Veda, henceforth worship me as I am the Supreme Lord.
Vedic scholars extolled Prithu. Gandharvas such as Tumbura and others sang in his praise.
The professional singers began, “Nālaṁ vayaṁ te mahimānuvarṇane yo deva-varyo ’vatatāra māyayāVenāṅga-jātasya ca pauruṣāṇi te vācas-patīnām api babhramur dhiyaḥYou are the most supreme among Devatas.
Puruśottamāya namah The professional singers continued, “Through his deeds King Prithu will fill every person’s mind with happiness and joy.
Nārasimhāya namah Vidura continued, “O Mahatma, Srikrishna, the Lord who is invisible to the mind and senses incarnated as Prithu and milked the Earth.
Achutāya namah Mother Earth prayed, “Using His illusory power (māya shakti) composed of the trigunās, the Supreme Lord takes on innumerable forms.
Janārdhanāya namah Mother Earth continued, “O King, kindly level the surface of the earth, which currently is full of highs and lows.
“Yatra yajña-patiḥ sākṣād bhagavān harir īśvaraḥAnvabhūyata sarvātmā sarva-loka-guruḥprabhuḥThe Supreme Lord exists in the form of Yagna.