Paraśurāma Avenges Jamadagni; Restoration Through Sacrifice; Viśvāmitra’s Line and Devarāta (Śunaḥśepha)
कदाचिद् रेणुका याता गङ्गायां पद्ममालिनम् । गन्धर्वराजं क्रीडन्तमप्सरोभिरपश्यत ॥ २ ॥
kadācid reṇukā yātā gaṅgāyāṁ padma-mālinam gandharva-rājaṁ krīḍantam apsarobhir apaśyata
Một lần, Reṇukā, vợ của Jamadagni, ra bờ sông Hằng để lấy nước. Tại đó, bà thấy Citraratha, vua của các Gandharva, đeo vòng hoa sen, đang vui đùa trong dòng Hằng cùng các Apsarā.
This verse shows how even a pious person like Renukā can become distracted by attractive celestial enjoyment, setting the stage for a lesson on vigilance and self-control.
Renukā goes to the sacred Gaṅgā, but there she encounters an unexpected temptation—highlighting that holy places support purity, yet the mind must still be guarded.
Be mindful that distractions can arise even in good environments; strengthen daily discipline (sādhana), avoid unnecessary exposure to temptation, and refocus the mind on devotional purpose.