Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 19
Bali Mahārāja’s Empowerment and Conquest of Indra’s City
Prelude to Vāmana’s Petition
हेमजालाक्षनिर्गच्छद्धूमेनागुरुगन्धिना । पाण्डुरेण प्रतिच्छन्नमार्गे यान्ति सुरप्रिया: ॥ १९ ॥
hema-jālākṣa-nirgacchad- dhūmenāguru-gandhinā pāṇḍureṇa praticchanna- mārge yānti sura-priyāḥ
As apsarās passavam por ruas cobertas pela fumaça branca e perfumada de aguru, que saía de janelas com rendilhado de ouro.
FAQs
This verse depicts the demigods’ realm as filled with refined opulence—golden lattices and fragrant aguru incense—creating a pale, perfumed haze as the sura-priyās move along.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating to King Parīkṣit, describing the scene and atmosphere surrounding the demigods’ beloved consorts during the events of the deva–asura conflict.
Even amidst conflict and urgency, the Bhagavatam highlights mindful perception—seeing how environment and subtle impressions (like fragrance and atmosphere) influence consciousness—encouraging devotees to cultivate sattvic, uplifting surroundings.