Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 37
Bhagīratha Brings Gaṅgā; Saudāsa’s Curse; Khaṭvāṅga’s Instant Renunciation
विशापो द्वादशाब्दान्ते मैथुनाय समुद्यत: । विज्ञाप्य ब्राह्मणीशापं महिष्या स निवारित: ॥ ३७ ॥
viśāpo dvādaśābdānte maithunāya samudyataḥ vijñāpya brāhmaṇī-śāpaṁ mahiṣyā sa nivāritaḥ
Selepas dua belas tahun, apabila Raja dibebaskan daripada sumpahan oleh Vasistha, baginda mahu bersatu dengan isterinya. Tetapi Permaisuri mengingatkannya tentang sumpahan isteri Brahmana itu, maka baginda pun terhalang.
FAQs
This verse shows that a brāhmaṇī’s curse is treated as spiritually potent and binding, shaping a person’s conduct even after time has passed, and prompting careful restraint to avoid further reactions.
Because she reminded him of the brāhmaṇī’s curse and its consequences, and thus prevented him from acting in a way that could renew danger, sin, or further karmic entanglement.
Before acting on impulse—especially in sense enjoyment—seek good counsel, remember consequences, and choose restraint aligned with dharma and long-term spiritual well-being.