Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 19
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
जित्वा पुरं धनं सर्वं सश्रीकं वज्रपाणये । प्रत्ययच्छत् स राजर्षिरिति नामभिराहृत: ॥ १९ ॥
jitvā paraṁ dhanaṁ sarvaṁ sastrīkaṁ vajra-pāṇaye pratyayacchat sa rājarṣir iti nāmabhir āhṛtaḥ
After conquering the enemy, the saintly king Purañjaya gave everything, including the enemy’s riches and wives, to Indra, who carries a thunderbolt. For this he is celebrated as Purañjaya. Thus Purañjaya is known by different names because of his different activities.
FAQs
It shows a royal sage giving up all conquered wealth—along with its prosperity—to Indra, highlighting duty and detachment rather than personal hoarding.
Vajrapāṇi is Indra, the king of the devas, known as the wielder of the thunderbolt (vajra).
Use success responsibly—treat gains as a trust, offer results to a higher purpose, and practice generosity instead of possessiveness.