Shloka 42
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
स विचिन्त्याप्रियं स्त्रीणां जरठोऽहमसन्मत: । वलीपलित एजत्क इत्यहं प्रत्युदाहृत: ॥ ४१ ॥ साधयिष्ये तथात्मानं सुरस्त्रीणामभीप्सितम् । किं पुनर्मनुजेन्द्राणामिति व्यवसित: प्रभु: ॥ ४२ ॥
sa vicintyāpriyaṁ strīṇāṁ jaraṭho ’ham asan-mataḥ valī-palita ejat-ka ity ahaṁ pratyudāhṛtaḥ
Saubhari Muni dachte: „Ich bin nun durch das Alter schwach; mein Haar ist ergraut, meine Haut schlaff, und mein Kopf zittert stets. Zudem bin ich ein Yogī; darum mögen Frauen mich nicht. Da der König mir so geantwortet hat, werde ich meinen Körper so umgestalten, dass selbst himmlische Frauen mich begehren — wie viel mehr erst die Töchter irdischer Könige.“
FAQs
This verse highlights how the body inevitably becomes wrinkled, gray, and unsteady, urging reflection that worldly attractiveness is temporary.
The narrative emphasizes a turning point where one recognizes fading sensual appeal, which can provoke detachment from sense-enjoyment.
Use awareness of impermanence to prioritize character, devotion, and spiritual practice over external validation and temporary beauty.