Shloka 18
Vamsha of Dhruva and Prithu; Daksha’s Progeny; Enumerations of Devas, Asuras, Nagas, and Birds
दक्षः क्रुद्धः शशापाथ नारदं जन्म चाप्स्यसि / नारदो ह्यभवत्पुत्रः कश्यपस्य मुनेः पुनः
dakṣaḥ kruddhaḥ śaśāpātha nāradaṃ janma cāpsyasi / nārado hyabhavatputraḥ kaśyapasya muneḥ punaḥ
ਕ੍ਰੋਧਿਤ ਦਕ੍ਸ਼ ਨੇ ਨਾਰਦ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਪ ਦਿੱਤਾ— “ਤੂੰ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਹੀ ਜਨਮ ਲਵੇਂਗਾ।” ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਾਰਦ ਫਿਰ ਮੁਨੀ ਕਸ਼੍ਯਪ ਦਾ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਬਣਿਆ।
Narrator (within the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue framework)
Concept: Śāpa as karmic instrument; rebirth can be precipitated by powerful intention and conflict.
Vedantic Theme: Saṃsāra and embodiment (janma) as contingent; even exalted beings participate in līlā through birth narratives.
Application: Restrain anger and speech; recognize that harsh words can create long chains of consequence in relationships and communities.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.6.17 (context of sons’ loss); Garuda Purana 1.6.20 (enmity persists across births)
FAQs
This verse highlights that even exalted beings like Nārada can be bound to embodied existence due to a curse, reinforcing the Garuda Purana theme that karma-driven conditions can lead to birth again.
By stating “you shall take birth,” it points to the continuation of saṃsāra—entry into another embodiment—showing that causes (like a curse rooted in anger) can shape one’s next embodied state.
Guard against anger and harsh speech, since harmful intentions and actions can create binding consequences; cultivate restraint and reconciliation to reduce karmic entanglement.