Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 3
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
धातु: कुहू: सिनीवाली राका चानुमतिस्तथा । सायं दर्शमथ प्रात: पूर्णमासमनुक्रमात् ॥ ३ ॥ अग्नीन् पुरीष्यानाधत्त क्रियायां समनन्तर: । चर्षणी वरुणस्यासीद्यस्यां जातो भृगु: पुन: ॥ ४ ॥
dhātuḥ kuhūḥ sinīvālī rākā cānumatis tathā sāyaṁ darśam atha prātaḥ pūrṇamāsam anukramāt
Si Dhātā ay may apat na asawa—Kuhū, Sinīvālī, Rākā, at Anumati; mula sa kanila ay isinilang nang sunod-sunod ang mga anak na lalaki na sina Sāyam, Darśa, Prātaḥ, at Pūrṇamāsa. Pagkaraan, si Vidhātā, sa pamamagitan ni Kriyā, ay nagluwal ng limang diyos ng apoy na tinatawag na Purīṣya. Ang asawa ni Varuṇa ay si Carṣaṇī; sa kanyang sinapupunan muling isinilang si Bhṛgu, anak ni Brahmā.
FAQs
This verse lists the lunar phases and notes the proper sequence of the new-moon (darśa) and full-moon (pūrṇamāsa) observances, indicating their place in Vedic religious timing.
In the narration of Diti’s vow and the related dharmic context, Śukadeva outlines regulated times and observances that frame righteous conduct and ritual discipline.
Keeping regular sacred rhythms—such as setting aside Amavasya/Purnima for prayer, fasting, charity, or extra japa—strengthens self-control and devotion.