Shloka 31
Śrāddhadeva Manu’s Sons: Pṛṣadhra’s Curse and Renunciation; Genealogies of Nariṣyanta and Diṣṭa
तं भेजेऽलम्बुषा देवी भजनीयगुणालयम् । वराप्सरा यत: पुत्रा: कन्या चेलविलाभवत् ॥ ३१ ॥
taṁ bheje ’lambuṣā devī bhajanīya-guṇālayam varāpsarā yataḥ putrāḥ kanyā celavilābhavat
The foremost Apsarā, the goddess Alambuṣā, accepted Tṛṇabindu—an abode of qualities worthy of worship—as her husband. From her were born several sons and a daughter named Ilavilā.
FAQs
Alambuṣā is a celestial Apsarā mentioned in Canto 9 who unites with a virtuous king/hero of the dynasty, and from her union sons and a daughter (Celavilā) are born.
It means “an abode of worshipable qualities,” indicating the man Alambuṣā approached was renowned for admirable virtues and character.
It highlights the Bhagavatam’s emphasis on character—true honor is rooted in virtues worthy of reverence, and one’s legacy is shaped by qualities, conduct, and responsibility.