Shloka 9

Ūṣā-Haraṇa, Bāṇāsura’s Pride, and Aniruddha’s Capture

Prelude to Hari–Śaṅkara Conflict

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त: कुमतिर्हृष्ट: स्वगृहं प्राविशन्नृप । प्रतीक्षन् गिरिशादेशं स्ववीर्यनशनं कुधी: ॥ ९ ॥

Transliteration

ity uktaḥ kumatir hṛṣṭaḥ sva-gṛhaṁ prāviśan nṛpa pratīkṣan giriśādeśaṁ sva-vīrya-naśanam kudhīḥ

Translation

అలా చెప్పబడగానే కుమతి బాణాసురుడు హర్షించాడు. ఓ రాజా, ఆ మూర్ఖుడు ఇంటికి వెళ్లి గిరీశుని వాక్యమును—తన వీర్యనాశమును—ఎదురు చూచుచుండెను.

Synonyms

• iti: thus
• iti: Vākyārtha-dyotaka (वाक्यार्थ-द्योतक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iti (इति अव्यय)
• Form: Quotative particle (इति-प्रयोग)

• uktaḥ: (having been) addressed
• uktaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vac (वच् धातु)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त-प्रत्यय), Masculine, Nominative, Singular; 'having been spoken to/being addressed'

• kumatiḥ: the fool
• kumatiḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kumati (कुमति प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine (स्त्रीलिङ्ग), Nominative, Singular; abstract used for person = 'the foolish one'

• hṛṣṭaḥ: delighted
• hṛṣṭaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: hṛṣ (हृष् धातु)
• Form: Past participle (क्त), Masculine, Nominative, Singular; agrees with (implied masculine person)

• sva-gṛham: to his own house
• sva-gṛham: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sva (स्व) + gṛha (गृह)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष): 'own house'; Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• prāviśat: entered
• prāviśat: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: viś (विश् धातु)
• Form: Imperfect (लङ्), Parasmaipada, 3rd person, Singular; with preverb pra-

• nṛpa: O king
• nṛpa: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nṛpa (नृप प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Vocative, Singular

• pratīkṣan: waiting
• pratīkṣan: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pratīkṣ (प्रतीक्ष् धातु)
• Form: Present active participle (शतृ-प्रत्यय), Masculine, Nominative, Singular; 'while waiting'

• giriśa-ādeśam: Śiva’s order
• giriśa-ādeśam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: giriśa (गिरिश) + ādeśa (आदेश)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष): 'Śiva's command'; Masculine, Accusative, Singular

• sva-vīrya-naśanam: (an order leading to) the ruin of his own strength
• sva-vīrya-naśanam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sva (स्व) + vīrya (वीर्य) + naśana (नशन)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष): 'destruction of (his) own prowess'; Neuter, Accusative, Singular; apposition to ādeśam

• kudhīḥ: the wicked-minded one
• kudhīḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kudhī (कुधी प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; 'evil-minded/ill-intelligent'

Purport

Here Bāṇāsura is described as ku-dhī (“having bad intelligence”) and ku-mati (“foolish”) because he completely misunderstood the actual situation. This demon was so arrogant that he was convinced no one could defeat him. He was delighted to hear that someone as powerful as Lord Śiva would come to fight with him and satisfy his itching for battle. Even though Śiva had said that this person would break Bāṇa’s flag and destroy his prowess, the demon was too foolish to take this statement seriously and eagerly awaited the fight.

Characters & Entities

• Girīśa (Lord Śiva)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about how bad intelligence leads to ruin?

This verse states that a person of poor understanding may feel pleased and confident, yet the very course he awaits can lead to the destruction of his own strength and wellbeing.

Why is Lord Śiva (Girīśa) mentioned in Canto 10 Chapter 62?

In this episode, the antagonist looks toward Girīśa’s instruction and support; the verse highlights his dependence on that command, even though it ultimately results in his downfall within the narrative.

Practical application of this Bhagavatam verse in modern life?

Don’t celebrate decisions merely because they flatter ego or impulse—pause and examine whether your next step will actually protect your integrity and long-term strength.