The Story of Bhrigu’s Test
Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 10: The Summum Bonum (The Glories of Krishna)
Once upon a time, long ago in the heavenly worlds, the great sages gathered for a grand meeting. They wanted to know: “Who among the three—Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva—is the greatest and most worthy of worship?”
To solve this, they asked Sage Bhrigu, a wise and powerful rishi, to test the Trimurti—Lord Brahma the creator, Lord Vishnu the preserver, and Lord Shiva the destroyer. Bhrigu agreed and set off on his journey.
Bhrigu Visits Brahma
First, Bhrigu reached the shining world of Lord Brahma, his own father. But instead of offering respect, Bhrigu ignored Brahma completely! Brahma became upset—he felt hurt and angry that his own son would disrespect him. But out of love, he controlled his anger and did not punish Bhrigu.
Bhrigu Visits Shiva
Next, Bhrigu traveled to Mount Kailash, where Lord Shiva lived. Shiva greeted Bhrigu warmly and wanted to embrace him. But Bhrigu pushed Shiva away, refusing his hug. Shiva was shocked and his anger flared. In that moment, Shiva’s eyes turned red, and he was about to destroy Bhrigu for his rudeness. But Goddess Parvati calmed him down, reminding him to forgive. Shiva took a deep breath and let go of his anger.
Bhrigu Visits Vishnu
Finally, Bhrigu reached Vaikuntha, the peaceful abode of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu was resting with Lakshmi at his feet. Bhrigu did something surprising—he boldly walked up to Lord Vishnu and kicked him on the chest!
Instead of getting angry, Lord Vishnu sat up gently and greeted Bhrigu with love. He joined his hands, bowed, and said, “Oh great sage! I am sorry my chest was so hard that it hurt your soft foot. Please forgive me. Let me massage your foot and relieve your pain.” Vishnu did not feel insulted; instead, he cared for Bhrigu with great humility and compassion.
Bhrigu’s Realization
Seeing Vishnu’s humility and endless patience, Bhrigu’s heart melted. He realized that Lord Vishnu is truly the greatest, for he has complete control over his mind and never gets angry—even when tested. The sages agreed: Vishnu’s love and forgiveness made him the most worthy of worship.
Moral for Young Vaishnavs
The story of Bhrigu’s test teaches us that real greatness comes from humility, kindness, and patience. Lord Vishnu showed that the strongest person is the one who can forgive and remain gentle, even when others are rude or unkind. We should always try to be calm, caring, and forgiving—just like Lord Vishnu.
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