Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 14
Portents at the Birth of Diti’s Sons and Hiraṇyākṣa Challenges Varuṇa
ग्रहान् पुण्यतमानन्ये भगणांश्चापि दीपिता: । अतिचेरुर्वक्रगत्या युयुधुश्च परस्परम् ॥ १४ ॥
grahān puṇyatamān anye bhagaṇāṁś cāpi dīpitāḥ aticerur vakra-gatyā yuyudhuś ca parasparam
Planetas de mau agouro como Marte e Saturno brilharam mais intensamente e ultrapassaram os tidos por auspiciosos—Mercúrio, Júpiter e Vênus—bem como muitas mansões lunares; seguindo cursos como retrógrados, entraram em conflito entre si.
The entire universe is moving under the three modes of material nature. Those living entities who are in goodness are called the pious species — pious lands, pious trees, etc. It is similar with the planets also; many planets are considered pious, and others are considered impious. Saturn and Mars are considered impious. When the pious planets shine very brightly, it is an auspicious sign, but when the inauspicious planets shine very brightly, this is not a very good sign.
FAQs
This verse describes extraordinary, irregular planetary motion and blazing constellations as omens indicating an impending upheaval in the world’s order within the narrative.
He narrates these signs to show that major events—especially the rise of powerful demonic forces and ensuing conflict—are preceded by disturbances in nature, reflecting disruption of dharma.
The takeaway is to deepen shelter in the Lord and steadiness in bhakti, recognizing that cosmic changes signal the unfolding of divine arrangement rather than a reason to abandon spiritual practice.