Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 60
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
एकदा सा तु सन्ध्यायामुच्छिष्टा व्रतकर्शिता । अस्पृष्टवार्यधौताङ्घ्रि: सुष्वाप विधिमोहिता ॥ ६० ॥
ekadā sā tu sandhyāyām ucchiṣṭā vrata-karśitā aspṛṣṭa-vāry-adhautāṅghriḥ suṣvāpa vidhi-mohitā
Having grown weak and thin because of strictly following the principles of the vow, Diti once unfortunately neglected to wash her mouth, hands and feet after eating and went to sleep during the evening twilight.
FAQs
This verse shows that twilight is a sensitive time for dharmic observance, and neglecting basic purification—like washing and touching water—indicates a lapse in proper ritual discipline.
Diti was exhausted by her vow, and due to momentary bewilderment regarding the prescribed rules, she slept without completing the usual purificatory acts.
Even sincere spiritual effort needs steadiness and mindful routine—fatigue and distraction can lead to avoidable lapses, so simplify practices and maintain consistency.