Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 36
Bhagīratha Brings Gaṅgā; Saudāsa’s Curse; Khaṭvāṅga’s Instant Renunciation
एवं मित्रसहं शप्त्वा पतिलोकपरायणा । तदस्थीनि समिद्धेऽग्नौ प्रास्य भर्तुर्गतिं गता ॥ ३६ ॥
evaṁ mitrasahaṁ śaptvā pati-loka-parāyaṇā tad-asthīni samiddhe ’gnau prāsya bhartur gatiṁ gatā
Ainsi, l'épouse du brāhmaṇa maudit le roi Mitrasaha. Puis, désireuse de rejoindre son époux, elle jeta les ossements de celui-ci dans le feu ardent, s'y jeta elle-même et atteignit la même destination que lui.
FAQs
This verse portrays a wife described as patiloka-parāyaṇā—single-mindedly devoted to attaining her husband’s destination—showing the Bhagavatam’s recognition of steadfast marital devotion as a powerful dharmic ideal.
The verse states that she cursed Mitrasaha and then pursued her husband’s destiny; in the narrative flow, the curse is an act tied to the unfolding consequences around the king, after which she performs the final rite by consigning the bones to fire.
It highlights unwavering commitment and integrity in one’s chosen duties—acting with resolve, honoring sacred responsibilities, and keeping spiritual intention central even amid painful circumstances.