Shloka 19
Mohinī-mūrti Distributes Amṛta; Rāhu is Severed; Results Differ by Shelter
असुराणां सुधादानं सर्पाणामिव दुर्नयम् । मत्वा जातिनृशंसानां न तां व्यभजदच्युत: ॥ १९ ॥
asurāṇāṁ sudhā-dānaṁ sarpāṇām iva durnayam matvā jāti-nṛśaṁsānāṁ na tāṁ vyabhajad acyutaḥ
阿修羅は本性として蛇のように狡く曲がっている。ゆえに彼らに甘露の分け前を与えることは、蛇に乳を与えるほど危険である。生来の残忍さを見抜いた不落の主アチュタは、阿修羅に甘露を分け与えなかった。
It is said, sarpaḥ krūraḥ khalaḥ krūraḥ sarpāt krūrataraḥ khalaḥ: “The snake is very crooked and envious, and so also is a person like a demon.” Mantrauṣadhi-vaśaḥ sarpaḥ khalaḥ kena nivāryate: “One can bring a snake under control with mantras, herbs and drugs, but an envious and crooked person cannot be brought under control by any means.” Considering this logic, the Supreme Personality of Godhead thought it unwise to distribute nectar to the demons.
FAQs
Because the Lord knew the asuras were cruel by nature; giving them amṛta would be dangerous and lead to further harm, like trying to handle poisonous snakes.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī speaks this verse while narrating the events surrounding Mohinī-mūrti and the distribution of amṛta after the churning of the ocean.
Use discernment: do not empower destructive tendencies—help and resources should be given wisely, considering character and consequences.