Shloka 46
Diti’s Untimely Desire and the Birth-Cause of the Asura Line
Prelude to Hiranyākṣa–Varāha
योगैर्हेमेव दुर्वर्णं भावयिष्यन्ति साधव: । निर्वैरादिभिरात्मानं यच्छीलमनुवर्तितुम् ॥ ४६ ॥
yogair hemeva durvarṇaṁ bhāvayiṣyanti sādhavaḥ nirvairādibhir ātmānaṁ yac-chīlam anuvartitum
Gaya ng mga pagsasanay sa yoga na nagpapadalisay sa gintong maputla ang kulay, ang mga banal ay magsisikap sumunod sa kanyang yapak sa pamamagitan ng pagsasanay ng kawalang-poot at iba pang kabutihan upang mahubog ang sarili sa kanyang asal.
Yoga practice, the process of purifying one’s existential identity, is based mainly on self-control. Without self-control one cannot practice freedom from animosity. In the conditional state, every living being is envious of another living being, but in the liberated state there is an absence of animosity. Prahlāda Mahārāja was tortured by his father in so many ways, yet after the death of his father he prayed for his father’s liberation by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He did not ask any benediction that he might have asked, but he prayed that his atheistic father might be liberated. He never cursed any of the persons who engaged in torturing him at the instigation of his father.
FAQs
This verse highlights that sādhus purify themselves and others through virtues like nirvaira (freedom from enmity) and disciplined spiritual practice, enabling one to live in noble, soul-aligned conduct.
In the narrative flow of Canto 3, Śukadeva teaches Parīkṣit that even deep impurities can be transformed by saintly association and spiritual virtues—just as base metal can be refined—emphasizing inner reform over mere birth or circumstance.
Practice reducing hostility in speech and thought, forgive quickly, avoid needless conflict, and cultivate devotional habits; this steadies the mind and supports a cleaner, more sattvic character.