Shloka 25
Brahmā Counsels the Demigods; Journey to Kailāsa; Śiva’s Tranquility and Brahmā’s Praise
ययो: सुरस्त्रिय: क्षत्तरवरुह्य स्वधिष्ण्यत: । क्रीडन्ति पुंस: सिञ्चन्त्यो विगाह्य रतिकर्शिता: ॥ २५ ॥
yayoḥ sura-striyaḥ kṣattar avaruhya sva-dhiṣṇyataḥ krīḍanti puṁsaḥ siñcantyo vigāhya rati-karśitāḥ
Meu caro Kṣattā Vidura, as donzelas celestiais descem a esses rios desde suas moradas em vimānas, junto com seus maridos. Após o prazer amoroso, entram na água, divertem-se e borrifam seus esposos com água.
It is understood that even the damsels of the heavenly planets are polluted by thoughts of sex enjoyment, and therefore they come in airplanes to bathe in the rivers Nandā and Alakanandā. It is significant that these rivers, Nandā and Alakanandā, are sanctified by the dust of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In other words, just as the Ganges is sacred because its water emanates from the toes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, so whenever water or anything is in touch with devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is purified and spiritualized. The rules and regulations of devotional service are based on this principle: anything in touch with the lotus feet of the Lord is immediately freed from all material contamination.
FAQs
This verse depicts celestial enjoyment—demigod ladies sporting in water with heavenly men—showing that even refined heavenly pleasure is rooted in sense enjoyment and thus remains within the material realm.
In the Vidura–Maitreya narration, these descriptions help frame the atmosphere and values of the heavenly and ritualistic world, contrasting material allure with the Bhagavatam’s higher aim of spiritual detachment and devotion.
It reminds a seeker to recognize the pull of pleasure and entertainment, and to cultivate restraint and higher taste—redirecting desire toward bhakti rather than temporary excitement.