Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 10
Purukutsa’s Rasātala Victory; Triśaṅku and Hariścandra; Rohita and Śunaḥśepha
जात: सुतो ह्यनेनाङ्ग मां यजस्वेति सोऽब्रवीत् । यदा पशुर्निर्दश: स्यादथ मेध्यो भवेदिति ॥ १० ॥
jātaḥ suto hy anenāṅga māṁ yajasveti so ’bravīt yadā paśur nirdaśaḥ syād atha medhyo bhaved iti
Pagkaraan, nang ipanganak ang bata, lumapit si Varuṇa kay Hariścandra at nagsabi, “Ngayon ay may anak ka na; sa pamamagitan ng anak na ito ay ialay mo sa akin ang handog-yajña.” Sumagot si Hariścandra, “Kapag lumipas ang sampung araw mula sa pagsilang ng hayop, saka pa lamang ito karapat-dapat ihandog.”
FAQs
This verse shows that the deity (Varuṇa) indicates the rite should be done at the proper time—after the desired result (a son) has manifested and when the offering is deemed fit (free from blemish).
Because the boon (a son) had been obtained through the vow/rite, Varuṇa reminded Hariścandra to fulfill his promised worship and sacrifice according to the agreed conditions.
Keep vows and commitments with integrity, and act at the right time with proper qualification—don’t rush sacred duties or ethical responsibilities before conditions are truly suitable.