Shloka 72
Gradations of Bliss and Knowledge; Lakṣmī’s Special Insight; The Rarity of Bhakti in Kali-yuga; Nīlā’s Vow and Śrīnivāsa Darśana
नाग्निजित्कव्यवाहोभूत्कन्या नीलाह्वयाभवत् / तस्याः स्वयंवरे चाहं गोवृषान्सप्तसंख्यकान्
nāgnijitkavyavāhobhūtkanyā nīlāhvayābhavat / tasyāḥ svayaṃvare cāhaṃ govṛṣānsaptasaṃkhyakān
Từ vua Nāgnijit sinh ra một ái nữ mang tên Nīlā. Trong lễ svayaṃvara của nàng, ta cũng đã đối diện (tranh tài) với bảy con bò đực.
Lord Vishnu
Concept: Svayaṃvara-dharma: selection through demonstrated capability; controlled strength (bulls) as a sign of fitness for responsibility and protection.
Vedantic Theme: Guṇa and karma expressed in action; social rites as structured arenas for dharma to manifest.
Application: Let major life choices be guided by demonstrated character and competence; cultivate strength with restraint and ethical purpose.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: royal court; ceremonial arena
Related Themes: Garuda Purana narrative sequence on Nīlā’s svayaṃvara (contextual)
FAQs
This verse references svayaṃvara as a recognized dharmic marriage custom, showing how royal alliances and virtue-based selection are framed within Purāṇic lineage narration.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey or afterlife; instead, it contributes to the Purāṇic narrative by establishing lineage and life-events that support broader dharma teachings in the text.
Treat marriage and family decisions as dharmic responsibilities—grounded in character, duty, and social ethics—rather than mere impulse or status.