Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 28
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
इति भावेन सा भर्तुराचचारासकृत्प्रियम् । शुश्रूषयानुरागेण प्रश्रयेण दमेन च ॥ २७ ॥ भक्त्या परमया राजन् मनोज्ञैर्वल्गुभाषितै: । मनो जग्राह भावज्ञा सस्मितापाङ्गवीक्षणै: ॥ २८ ॥
iti bhāvena sā bhartur ācacārāsakṛt priyam śuśrūṣayānurāgeṇa praśrayeṇa damena ca
このように考えて（インドラを殺す息子を望んで）、ディティは常にカシュヤパを喜ばせるような振る舞いをし始めました。王よ、ディティはカシュヤパの命令を、彼が望む通りに常に非常に忠実に実行しました。奉仕、愛、謙虚さ、そして自制心をもって、夫を満足させるために非常に甘く語られた言葉と、彼への微笑みと眼差しで、ディティは彼の心を引きつけ、それを自分の支配下に置きました。
When a woman wants to endear herself to her husband and make him very faithful, she must try to please him in all respects. When the husband is pleased with his wife, the wife can receive all necessities, ornaments and full satisfaction for her senses. Herein this is indicated by the behavior of Diti.
FAQs
This verse teaches that sincere service (śuśrūṣā), affection (anurāga), humility (praśraya), and self-control (dama) are powerful qualities that naturally please one’s superior—here, Diti pleasing Kaśyapa.
In this narrative, Diti adopts exemplary conduct and service to win Kaśyapa’s favor so he will grant her a boon, which becomes central to the events leading to the Maruts.
Practice restrained speech and habits (dama) and show respectful, non-entitled behavior (praśraya); these make relationships steadier and make service more sincere and effective.