Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 18
Bali Mahārāja’s Empowerment and Conquest of Indra’s City
Prelude to Vāmana’s Petition
सुरस्त्रीकेशविभ्रष्टनवसौगन्धिकस्रजाम् । यत्रामोदमुपादाय मार्ग आवाति मारुत: ॥ १८ ॥
sura-strī-keśa-vibhraṣṭa- nava-saugandhika-srajām yatrāmodam upādāya mārga āvāti mārutaḥ
There, the breezes that moved along the streets carried the fragrance of fresh, sweet-scented garlands that had fallen from the hair of the celestial women.
FAQs
It poetically depicts the battlefield path where the wind carries the sweet fragrance of fresh garlands that have slipped from the demigods’ wives—an image of celestial opulence surrounding the events.
He enriches the scene with vivid, heavenly details, showing that even amid conflict, the demigods’ realm is marked by celestial refinement and opulence.
It reminds a reader to cultivate sattvic beauty and purity—creating an uplifting atmosphere through cleanliness, devotion, and refined habits—even in stressful circumstances.