Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 31
Śrāddhadeva Manu’s Sons: Pṛṣadhra’s Curse and Renunciation; Genealogies of Nariṣyanta and Diṣṭa
तं भेजेऽलम्बुषा देवी भजनीयगुणालयम् । वराप्सरा यत: पुत्रा: कन्या चेलविलाभवत् ॥ ३१ ॥
taṁ bheje ’lambuṣā devī bhajanīya-guṇālayam varāpsarā yataḥ putrāḥ kanyā celavilābhavat
Tinanggap ng pinakamainam na Apsara, si Alambuṣā, si Tṛṇabindu—tahanan ng mga katangiang karapat-dapat sambahin—bilang asawa. Nagkaanak siya ng ilang lalaki at isang anak na babae na tinawag na Ilavilā.
FAQs
Alambuṣā is a celestial Apsarā mentioned in Canto 9 who unites with a virtuous king/hero of the dynasty, and from her union sons and a daughter (Celavilā) are born.
It means “an abode of worshipable qualities,” indicating the man Alambuṣā approached was renowned for admirable virtues and character.
It highlights the Bhagavatam’s emphasis on character—true honor is rooted in virtues worthy of reverence, and one’s legacy is shaped by qualities, conduct, and responsibility.