Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 4
Paraśurāma Avenges Jamadagni; Restoration Through Sacrifice; Viśvāmitra’s Line and Devarāta (Śunaḥśepha)
कालात्ययं तं विलोक्य मुने: शापविशङ्किता । आगत्य कलशं तस्थौ पुरोधाय कृताञ्जलि: ॥ ४ ॥
kālātyayaṁ taṁ vilokya muneḥ śāpa-viśaṅkitā āgatya kalaśaṁ tasthau purodhāya kṛtāñjaliḥ
Plus tard, comprenant que l’heure avait été dépassée, Reṇukā craignit la malédiction du sage. Elle revint, posa la cruche d’eau devant lui et demeura debout, les mains jointes en prière.
FAQs
This verse shows that when one neglects a sacred duty and the proper time passes, the reaction can be serious; Renukā becomes anxious about the sage’s curse and responds with humility and reverence.
Because the time had elapsed, she feared Jamadagni’s displeasure and possible curse; approaching the ritual authority with a water-pot and folded hands expresses submission and a plea for rectification.
Keep commitments and time-sensitive duties carefully; when mistakes happen, respond without excuses—approach those responsible with humility, readiness to correct, and respectful communication.