Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 45, Shloka 36
विशालानगरीप्रवेशः
Entry toward Viśālā and the Indra–Kṣīrodamathana Legend
दिते: पुत्रा न तां राम जगृहुर्वरुणात्मजाम्।अदितेस्तु सुता वीर जगृहुस्तामनिन्दिताम्।।।।
diteḥ putrā na tāṃ rāma jagṛhur varuṇātmajām |
adites tu sutā vīra jagṛhus tāmaninditām ||
O Rāma, Diti’s sons did not accept that daughter of Varuṇa; but Aditi’s sons, O hero, accepted her—she who was without blemish.
O Rama! while Diti's sons did not accept the unblemished Varuni, O heroic one, the sons of Aditi did.
FAQs
Dharma highlights discernment in acceptance: groups are shaped by the choices they make, and those choices influence their standing and identity.
Vāruṇī seeks acceptance; Diti’s sons refuse, while Aditi’s sons accept her.
Responsible acceptance and discernment—Aditi’s sons are portrayed as willing to receive what is presented as blameless.