Shloka 5

The Rise of Soma-vaṁśa: Budha’s Birth and Purūravā–Urvaśī; The Origin of Karma-kāṇḍa in Tretā-yuga

Devanagari script

यदा स देवगुरुणा याचितोऽभीक्ष्णशो मदात् । नात्यजत् तत्कृते जज्ञे सुरदानवविग्रह: ॥ ५ ॥

Transliteration

yadā sa deva-guruṇā yācito ’bhīkṣṇaśo madāt nātyajat tat-kṛte jajñe sura-dānava-vigrahaḥ

Translation

Though Bṛhaspati, the guru of the devas, begged him again and again, Soma did not return Tārā, blinded by false pride. Thus a conflict arose between the devas and the dānavas.

Synonyms

यदाwhen

सःhe (Soma)

देवगुरुणाby the preceptor of the gods (Bṛhaspati)

याचितःhaving been requested

अभीक्ष्णशःrepeatedly

मदात्out of intoxication/pride

नnot

अत्यजत्gave up/returned

तत्कृतेbecause of that

जज्ञेarose/was born

सुरदानवविग्रहःthe conflict between gods and demons

Characters & Entities

Bṛhaspati

Devas

Dānavas

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about intoxication and spiritual downfall?

This verse shows that refusing to give up intoxication—even after repeated guidance from a guru—leads to negative consequences, here manifesting as conflict and disorder.

Why did Bṛhaspati repeatedly ask him to give up the intoxicating drink?

As the devas’ guru, Bṛhaspati sought to correct improper conduct; persistent intoxication weakens discrimination and dharma, so he urged renunciation for the person’s and society’s welfare.

How can I apply this teaching in modern life?

Take repeated wise counsel seriously—especially from teachers and well-wishers—and address addictive habits early, since unchecked indulgence can escalate into conflict in relationships and communities.