Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 19
The Rise of Soma-vaṁśa: Budha’s Birth and Purūravā–Urvaśī; The Origin of Karma-kāṇḍa in Tretā-yuga
श्रीराजोवाच स्वागतं ते वरारोहे आस्यतां करवाम किम् । संरमस्व मया साकं रतिर्नौ शाश्वती: समा: ॥ १९ ॥
śrī-rājovāca svāgataṁ te varārohe āsyatāṁ karavāma kim saṁramasva mayā sākaṁ ratir nau śāśvatīḥ samāḥ
Sinabi ng hari: “Maligayang pagdating, O napakagandang babae; maupo ka rito. Ano ang magagawa ko para sa iyo? Makipagniig ka sa akin; nawa’y tumagal sa maraming taon ang ating pag-ibig at rati.”
FAQs
This verse shows Purūravas welcoming Urvaśī and inviting her to remain with him for “everlasting years,” illustrating how intense attraction can make one imagine permanence in what is temporary.
Upon meeting the celestial nymph Urvaśī, Purūravas became captivated and, driven by attraction, received her with hospitality and proposed ongoing enjoyment and companionship.
It cautions against confusing momentary attraction with lasting fulfillment; practice discernment, keep relationships aligned with dharma, and remember that true lasting satisfaction is sought through devotion and self-mastery.