Shloka 26
The Rise of Soma-vaṁśa: Budha’s Birth and Purūravā–Urvaśī; The Origin of Karma-kāṇḍa in Tretā-yuga
अपश्यन्नुर्वशीमिन्द्रो गन्धर्वान् समचोदयत् । उर्वशीरहितं मह्यमास्थानं नातिशोभते ॥ २६ ॥
apaśyann urvaśīm indro gandharvān samacodayat urvaśī-rahitaṁ mahyam āsthānaṁ nātiśobhate
Not seeing Urvaśī in his celestial assembly, Lord Indra urged the Gandharvas: “Without Urvaśī my court no longer shines; bring her back to Svarga at once.”
FAQs
This verse shows Indra considering his assembly less splendid without Urvaśī, highlighting how even celestial rulers value beauty and artistry, and how such splendor is dependent on external factors.
In the narrative, Indra notices Urvaśī’s absence and prompts the Gandharvas—celebrated celestial musicians—because the court’s glory and festivities were felt to be incomplete without her presence.
Worldly “splendor” often depends on people or circumstances; the Bhagavatam nudges the reader toward steadier fulfillment by reducing attachment to externals and seeking lasting satisfaction in devotion.