Shloka 34
अथ तामाश्रमाभ्याशे चरन्तीं प्रमदोत्तमाम् । स्रीभि: परिवृतां वीक्ष्य चकमे भगवान् बुध: ॥ ३४ ॥
atha tām āśramābhyāśe carantīṁ pramadottamām strībhiḥ parivṛtāṁ vīkṣya cakame bhagavān budhaḥ
Then Budha, the Moon-god’s son, saw near his āśrama that supremely beautiful woman, surrounded by other women and stirring desire, and at once longed to enjoy her.
FAQs
This verse states that Budha, seeing Ilā near the hermitage surrounded by women, became enamored—marking the narrative turn that leads to their union and subsequent dynastic lineage.
Within the story’s unfolding of providence and lineage, Budha’s attraction begins upon seeing Ilā’s exceptional beauty near the āśrama, setting up the events that establish an important royal line.
Attraction can arise suddenly through the senses; the Bhagavatam’s narratives prompt mindfulness and self-governance so desire does not eclipse dharma and higher purpose.