Shloka 35
Lakṣmī’s Emergence, Dhanvantari, and the Advent of Mohinī-mūrti
तमालोक्यासुरा: सर्वे कलसं चामृताभृतम् । लिप्सन्त: सर्ववस्तूनि कलसं तरसाहरन् ॥ ३५ ॥
tam ālokyāsurāḥ sarve kalasaṁ cāmṛtābhṛtam lipsantaḥ sarva-vastūni kalasaṁ tarasāharan
तं दृष्ट्वा दैत्यसङ्घाताः कलसं चामृताभृतम् । लिप्सवः सर्ववस्तूनि बलात् शीघ्रं जहारिरे ॥
FAQs
This verse explains that upon seeing the nectar-filled pot, the asuras—driven by intense craving to possess it (and everything valuable)—snatched it away by force.
It highlights how uncontrolled desire (lipsā) leads to adharma—taking by force—showing that even sacred gains like amṛta can become causes of conflict when pursued selfishly.
Use it as a reminder to check possessiveness and entitlement: pursue goals through dharma, not through coercion or exploitation, and cultivate contentment and devotion over mere acquisition.