Shloka 34
The Dynasty of Vaivasvata Manu Begins — Ilā/Sudyumna and the Birth of Purūravā
अथ तामाश्रमाभ्याशे चरन्तीं प्रमदोत्तमाम् । स्रीभि: परिवृतां वीक्ष्य चकमे भगवान् बुध: ॥ ३४ ॥
atha tām āśramābhyāśe carantīṁ pramadottamām strībhiḥ parivṛtāṁ vīkṣya cakame bhagavān budhaḥ
അപ്പോൾ ആശ്രമസമീപത്ത് സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്ന, സ്ത്രീകളാൽ ചുറ്റപ്പെട്ട, കാമം ഉണർത്തുന്ന അതിസുന്ദരിയെ കണ്ട ചന്ദ്രപുത്രനായ ഭഗവാൻ ബുധൻ അവളെ ഭോഗിക്കുവാൻ ആഗ്രഹിച്ചു.
FAQs
This verse states that Budha, seeing Ilā near the hermitage surrounded by women, became enamored—marking the narrative turn that leads to their union and subsequent dynastic lineage.
Within the story’s unfolding of providence and lineage, Budha’s attraction begins upon seeing Ilā’s exceptional beauty near the āśrama, setting up the events that establish an important royal line.
Attraction can arise suddenly through the senses; the Bhagavatam’s narratives prompt mindfulness and self-governance so desire does not eclipse dharma and higher purpose.