Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 16
The Rise of Soma-vaṁśa: Budha’s Birth and Purūravā–Urvaśī; The Origin of Karma-kāṇḍa in Tretā-yuga
तत: पुरूरवा जज्ञे इलायां य उदाहृत: । तस्य रूपगुणौदार्यशीलद्रविणविक्रमान् ॥ १५ ॥ श्रुत्वोर्वशीन्द्रभवने गीयमानान् सुरर्षिणा । तदन्तिकमुपेयाय देवी स्मरशरार्दिता ॥ १६ ॥
tataḥ purūravā jajñe ilāyāṁ ya udāhṛtaḥ tasya rūpa-guṇaudārya- śīla-draviṇa-vikramān
Pagkaraan nito, mula kay Budha sa sinapupunan ni Ilā ay isinilang ang anak na si Purūravā, na nabanggit sa simula ng Ikasiyam na Skandha. Nang awitin ni Nārada sa bulwagan ni Indra ang kanyang kagandahan, mga katangian, kadakilaan ng loob, asal, kayamanan at kapangyarihan, naakit si Urvaśī; tinamaan ng palaso ni Kāma, lumapit siya sa kanya.
FAQs
It begins with Purūravas’ renowned qualities being sung in Indra’s assembly; hearing this, Urvaśī becomes love-struck by Cupid and approaches him.
Because she hears his glories—beauty, virtues, wealth, and valor—being praised by a celestial sage, and she is overwhelmed by desire (smara-śara).
Fame and attractive qualities can intensify desire and attachment; the verse invites vigilance over the mind and senses, redirecting attraction toward higher, devotional aims.