Mahabharata 1.222.67 — Adi Parva, Adhyaya 222, Shloka 67
Jarītā–Śārṅgā-saṃvāda: Ākhu-haraṇa and the Approach of Agni (आखुहरणं अग्न्यागमनश्च)
ततो भगवतो वहनेविंकार: समजायत । तेजसा विप्रहीणश्च ग्लानिश्वैन॑ समाविशत्,तब भगवान् अग्निदेवके उदरमें विकार हो गया। वे तेजसे हीन हो ग्लानिको प्राप्त होने लगे
tato bhagavato vahnervikāraḥ samajāyata | tejasā viprahīṇaś ca glāniś cainaṃ samāviśat ||
Vaiśampāyana sprach: Daraufhin entstand eine Störung im Feuergott selbst. Seines Glanzes beraubt, wurde er von Erschöpfung und Verfall überwältigt—ein Zeichen dafür, dass selbst eine kosmische Macht, wenn sie über das Maß hinaus belastet wird, wanken kann und der Wiederherstellung auf rechtem Wege bedarf.
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The verse highlights that even great power (tejas) can diminish under strain; ethical action (dharma) includes recognizing decline and seeking proper restoration rather than forcing continued exertion beyond capacity.
The narrator states that Agni (Vahni) undergoes a bodily disturbance; his radiance wanes and exhaustion overtakes him, marking a turning point where the Fire-god is no longer able to function with his usual vigor.
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