Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 16
Vṛtrāsura Rebukes Indra; Heroic Combat and the Asura’s Pure Devotional Prayers
श्रीह्रीदयाकीर्तिभिरुज्झितं त्वां स्वकर्मणा पुरुषादैश्च गर्ह्यम् । कृच्छ्रेण मच्छूलविभिन्नदेह- मस्पृष्टवह्निं समदन्ति गृध्रा: ॥ १६ ॥
śrī-hrī-dayā-kīrtibhir ujjhitaṁ tvāṁ sva-karmaṇā puruṣādaiś ca garhyam kṛcchreṇa mac-chūla-vibhinna-deham aspṛṣṭa-vahniṁ samadanti gṛdhrāḥ
Indra, wala kang kahihiyan, awa, kaluwalhatian, at magandang kapalaran. Dahil sa iyong mga gawa, ikaw ay isinusumpa kahit ng mga Raksasa. Ngayon ay tutusukin ko ang iyong katawan ng aking trident, at kakainin ng mga buwitre ang iyong bangkay.
FAQs
This verse states that one condemned by one’s own actions may lose honor, compassion, and reputation, and may even be denied proper funeral rites—symbolizing severe karmic degradation.
In the battlefield exchange, Vṛtrāsura rebukes Indra to expose his moral fall and to warn him of the consequences of ignoble action, even while the conflict proceeds by destiny.
Guard your character—compassion, modesty, and integrity—because actions shape reputation and inner dignity; avoid choices that bring lasting shame even if they offer short-term gain.