Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 32
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
श्रीकश्यप उवाच वरं वरय वामोरु प्रीतस्तेऽहमनिन्दिते । स्त्रिया भर्तरि सुप्रीते क: काम इह चागम: ॥ ३२ ॥
śrī-kaśyapa uvāca varaṁ varaya vāmoru prītas te ’ham anindite striyā bhartari suprīte kaḥ kāma iha cāgamaḥ
Sinabi ni Kaśyapa Muni: “O babaeng may magagandang hita, O walang kapintasan! Lubos akong nalugod sa iyong asal. Humingi ka ng anumang biyaya na nais mo. Kapag nasiyahan ang asawa, anong hangarin ng maybahay ang mahirap makamtan sa mundong ito o sa susunod?”
FAQs
In this verse, Kaśyapa tells Diti to choose a boon because he is pleased by her conduct—showing that sincere service and disciplined vows can result in blessings from a qualified authority.
Diti had carefully followed a vow to please her husband; seeing her dedication, Kaśyapa became satisfied and invited her to ask for a boon, indicating the narrative’s focus on responsibility and outcomes within household dharma.
It highlights the value of integrity, self-discipline, and nurturing trust in relationships—when duties are performed sincerely, harmony and support naturally arise.