Shloka 7
Description of the Origin of the Cosmic Egg (Brahmāṇḍa) and the Ocean as King of Tīrthas
भुक्त्वा तत्र वरान्भोगाक्रीडित्वा च सुरैस्सह । च्युतस्तस्मादिहायातो ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मवित्तमः ॥ ७ ॥
bhuktvā tatra varānbhogākrīḍitvā ca suraissaha | cyutastasmādihāyāto brāhmaṇo brahmavittamaḥ || 7 ||
Matapos tamasahin doon ang pinakamainam na kaluguran at makipaglaro kasama ng mga diyos, ang brahmana—isang dakilang nakakabatid sa Brahman—ay nahulog mula sa kalagayang iyon at naparito sa mundong ito.
Narada (narrating within the tirtha-mahātmya context of Uttara-Bhāga)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It highlights the impermanence of heavenly rewards: even after enjoying divine pleasures with the devas, one must return when merit is exhausted—pointing the seeker toward lasting liberation rather than temporary bhoga.
By implying the limitation of pleasure-based attainments, it supports the bhakti ideal of seeking the eternal Lord rather than svarga; devotion aims at enduring refuge (moksha/parama-gati), not merely celestial enjoyment.
The verse primarily teaches karma-phala logic (results of merit) rather than a specific Vedanga; practically, it reinforces dharma-śāstra discernment—understanding that ritual merit can grant svarga, but it is not final liberation.