Shloka 5
Portents at the Birth of Diti’s Sons and Hiraṇyākṣa Challenges Varuṇa
ववौ वायु: सुदु:स्पर्श: फूत्कारानीरयन्मुहु: । उन्मूलयन्नगपतीन्वात्यानीको रजोध्वज: ॥ ५ ॥
vavau vāyuḥ suduḥsparśaḥ phūt-kārān īrayan muhuḥ unmūlayan naga-patīn vātyānīko rajo-dhvajaḥ
Humihip ang hanging napakasakit sa haplos, paulit-ulit na sumisingasing, binubunot ang malalaking puno; ang mga bagyo ang kanyang hukbo at ang mga ulap ng alikabok ang kanyang mga watawat.
When there are natural disturbances like blowing cyclones, too much heat or snowfall, and uprooting of trees by hurricanes, it is to be understood that the demoniac population is increasing and so the natural disturbance is also taking place. There are many countries on the globe, even at the present moment, where all these disturbances are current. This is true all over the world. There is insufficient sunshine, and there are always clouds in the sky, snowfall and severe cold. These assure that such places are inhabited by demoniac people who are accustomed to all kinds of forbidden, sinful activity.
FAQs
This verse describes a harsh, dust-filled whirlwind uprooting even mountain-lords, illustrating how nature reflects grave disturbance when adharma or demoniac influence rises in the narrative.
He is painting the atmosphere of cosmic imbalance surrounding the unfolding events of the chapter—showing that when destructive forces intensify, the elements themselves appear agitated.
When life becomes “stormy,” the Bhagavatam invites introspection: reduce harmful impulses, take shelter of sādhana (prayer, japa, scripture), and restore dharmic order rather than being swept away by agitation.