Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 3
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
धातु: कुहू: सिनीवाली राका चानुमतिस्तथा । सायं दर्शमथ प्रात: पूर्णमासमनुक्रमात् ॥ ३ ॥ अग्नीन् पुरीष्यानाधत्त क्रियायां समनन्तर: । चर्षणी वरुणस्यासीद्यस्यां जातो भृगु: पुन: ॥ ४ ॥
dhātuḥ kuhūḥ sinīvālī rākā cānumatis tathā sāyaṁ darśam atha prātaḥ pūrṇamāsam anukramāt
达塔有四位妻子：库胡、悉尼瓦丽、拉卡与阿努玛蒂；她们依次生下儿子：萨扬、达尔沙、普拉塔赫与普尔纳玛萨。随后，维达塔在克里娅腹中生出名为“普里沙亚”的五位火神。伐楼那之妻名为恰尔沙尼；梵天之子婆利古在她胎中再度降生。
FAQs
This verse lists the lunar phases and notes the proper sequence of the new-moon (darśa) and full-moon (pūrṇamāsa) observances, indicating their place in Vedic religious timing.
In the narration of Diti’s vow and the related dharmic context, Śukadeva outlines regulated times and observances that frame righteous conduct and ritual discipline.
Keeping regular sacred rhythms—such as setting aside Amavasya/Purnima for prayer, fasting, charity, or extra japa—strengthens self-control and devotion.