Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 30
Dhruva-vaṁśa Continuation: Utkala’s Renunciation, Aṅga’s Sacrifice, and the Birth of Vena
Prelude to Pṛthu
नागच्छन्त्याहुता देवा न गृह्णन्ति ग्रहानिह । सदसस्पतयो ब्रूत किमवद्यं मया कृतम् ॥ ३० ॥
nāgacchanty āhutā devā na gṛhṇanti grahān iha sadasas-patayo brūta kim avadyaṁ mayā kṛtam
Raja Aṅga berkata: Walau telah diundang, para dewa tidak datang, dan di sini pun mereka tidak menerima bagian yang semestinya. Wahai para pemimpin sidang, katakanlah, pelanggaran apa yang telah kulakukan?
FAQs
This verse indicates that when the performer is implicated in fault or irreligion, the intended divine reciprocation may not manifest—ritual invocation alone is not sufficient without dharmic conduct.
In the narrative, Vena perceives that the expected results of sacrifice are failing and questions the assembled authorities, asking them to identify the cause—implying a suspected moral or spiritual defect behind the ritual obstruction.
External practices work best when paired with integrity and humility—if progress feels blocked, examine conduct, motives, and possible offenses, and seek guidance from qualified teachers rather than relying only on technique.