Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 5
The Rise of Soma-vaṁśa: Budha’s Birth and Purūravā–Urvaśī; The Origin of Karma-kāṇḍa in Tretā-yuga
यदा स देवगुरुणा याचितोऽभीक्ष्णशो मदात् । नात्यजत् तत्कृते जज्ञे सुरदानवविग्रह: ॥ ५ ॥
yadā sa deva-guruṇā yācito ’bhīkṣṇaśo madāt nātyajat tat-kṛte jajñe sura-dānava-vigrahaḥ
Kahit paulit-ulit na hiniling ni Bṛhaspati, guro ng mga deva, hindi ibinalik ni Soma si Tārā dahil sa huwad na pagmamataas. Kaya sumiklab ang labanan sa pagitan ng mga deva at mga dānava.
FAQs
This verse shows that refusing to give up intoxication—even after repeated guidance from a guru—leads to negative consequences, here manifesting as conflict and disorder.
As the devas’ guru, Bṛhaspati sought to correct improper conduct; persistent intoxication weakens discrimination and dharma, so he urged renunciation for the person’s and society’s welfare.
Take repeated wise counsel seriously—especially from teachers and well-wishers—and address addictive habits early, since unchecked indulgence can escalate into conflict in relationships and communities.