Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 38
Bhagīratha Brings Gaṅgā; Saudāsa’s Curse; Khaṭvāṅga’s Instant Renunciation
अत ऊर्ध्वं स तत्याज स्त्रीसुखं कर्मणाप्रजा: । वसिष्ठस्तदनुज्ञातो मदयन्त्यां प्रजामधात् ॥ ३८ ॥
ata ūrdhvaṁ sa tatyāja strī-sukhaṁ karmaṇāprajāḥ vasiṣṭhas tad-anujñāto madayantyāṁ prajām adhāt
Sau đó, nhà vua từ bỏ lạc thú ân ái và do nghiệp quả nên vẫn không có con. Sau này, với sự cho phép của vua, thánh nhân Vasiṣṭha đã thụ thai cho hoàng hậu Madayantī.
FAQs
This verse shows that after a turning point, the king gave up conjugal enjoyment and focused on duty, indicating that personal pleasure is subordinate to dharma and higher responsibility.
Because he was expressly permitted (anujñāta) to do so; the begetting of progeny occurred under rightful authorization, preserving dharma and the continuity of lineage.
Place responsibility, integrity, and long-term welfare above short-term pleasure, and make major family decisions with clear consent and ethical boundaries.