Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 14
Purūravā’s Song of Renunciation and the Glory of Sādhu-saṅga
सेवतो वर्षपूगान् मे उर्वश्या अधरासवम् । न तृप्यत्यात्मभू: कामो वह्निराहुतिभिर्यथा ॥ १४ ॥
sevato varṣa-pūgān me urvaśyā adharāsavam na tṛpyaty ātma-bhūḥ kāmo vahnir āhutibhir yathā
Même après avoir goûté durant des années le prétendu nectar des lèvres d’Urvaśī, le désir renaissait sans cesse en mon cœur et ne se rassasiait jamais, tel un feu qu’on n’éteint pas par des offrandes de ghee.
FAQs
This verse states that lust does not become satisfied even after long enjoyment—like fire that only blazes more when fed with offerings.
In His instructions to Uddhava, Krishna emphasizes renunciation and inner freedom, teaching that indulgence cannot end desire; only spiritual realization and devotion can.
Recognize that repeated indulgence strengthens cravings; redirect attention through disciplined habits, satsanga, and bhakti practices (hearing, chanting, and remembrance) to weaken lust at its root.