Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 42
Ikṣvāku Dynasty: Vikukṣi’s Offense, Purañjaya’s Victory, Māndhātā’s Birth, and Saubhari’s Fall and Renunciation
स विचिन्त्याप्रियं स्त्रीणां जरठोऽहमसन्मत: । वलीपलित एजत्क इत्यहं प्रत्युदाहृत: ॥ ४१ ॥ साधयिष्ये तथात्मानं सुरस्त्रीणामभीप्सितम् । किं पुनर्मनुजेन्द्राणामिति व्यवसित: प्रभु: ॥ ४२ ॥
sa vicintyāpriyaṁ strīṇāṁ jaraṭho ’ham asan-mataḥ valī-palita ejat-ka ity ahaṁ pratyudāhṛtaḥ
Naisip ni Saubhari Muni: “Ako’y mahina na dahil sa katandaan; pumuti ang buhok, lumaylay ang balat, at nanginginig ang ulo. Isa pa, ako’y yogī, kaya hindi ako kinalulugdan ng mga babae. Dahil ganito ang tugon ng hari, aayusin ko ang aking katawan upang maging kanais-nais kahit sa mga dalagang makalangit— lalo na sa mga anak na babae ng mga haring tao.”
FAQs
This verse highlights how the body inevitably becomes wrinkled, gray, and unsteady, urging reflection that worldly attractiveness is temporary.
The narrative emphasizes a turning point where one recognizes fading sensual appeal, which can provoke detachment from sense-enjoyment.
Use awareness of impermanence to prioritize character, devotion, and spiritual practice over external validation and temporary beauty.