Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 68
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
दितिरुत्थाय ददृशे कुमाराननलप्रभान् । इन्द्रेण सहितान् देवी पर्यतुष्यदनिन्दिता ॥ ६८ ॥
ditir utthāya dadṛśe kumārān anala-prabhān indreṇa sahitān devī paryatuṣyad aninditā
Because of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Diti was completely purified. When she got up from bed, she saw her forty-nine sons along with Indra. These forty-nine sons were all as brilliant as fire and were in friendship with Indra, and therefore she was very pleased.
FAQs
This verse says Diti, once hostile to Indra, became fully satisfied upon seeing her radiant sons (the Maruts) in Indra’s company—showing a turn toward reconciliation by divine arrangement.
In this episode, the Maruts—born from Diti—are accepted among the devas and connected with Indra, indicating that what began as conflict is transformed into harmony within the cosmic order.
Even intense grievances can soften when we recognize a higher purpose and focus on constructive outcomes—moving from resentment toward peace and acceptance.