The passage notes that excluding Lord Śiva from sacrifices invites destruction, a consequence triggered when Dakṣa’s insult caused Satī’s suicide and Śiva’s wrath. Brahmā warned that such exclusion is fatal and urged surrender to Śiva, who subsequently pardoned the demigods and restored Dakṣa. Survivors were led to Kailāsa, a jewel-rich abode featuring waterfalls, caves, and diverse flora and fauna where celestial damsels bathe. Dhruva’s severe austerity alarmed the demigods, prompting the Lord to intervene and grant him the polestar planet for thirty-six thousand years. Dhruva ruled justly, diminished reactions to pious and impious activities, and eventually relinquished his kingdom. He meditated in the forest, achieved liberation, and ascended to Viṣṇuloka. Hearing this narration clears material contamination and fulfills desires for wealth and reputation. King Pṛthu, born from Vena’s body, restored order by milking the Earth to provide grains through Svāyambhuva Manu. He leveled the globe, established settlements, and distributed resources. Pṛthu halted ninety-nine horse sacrifices after Brahmā forbade the hundredth to prevent irreligious systems. He forgave Indra, accepted divine guidance, and prioritized hearing the Lord’s glories over material benedictions. Pṛthu attained Kṛṣṇa consciousness through austerity and honored the Kumāras. Nārada taught King Prācīnabarhiṣat that true happiness transcends material duty, using King Purañjana’s life as an allegory for the soul’s entrapment.
श्रीमद्भागवतम्
Srimad Bhagavatam
स्कंध ४
Skandam 4
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प्रथमोऽध्यायः
Chapter 1
66 verses
द्वितीयोऽध्यायः
Chapter 2
35 verses
तृतीयोऽध्यायः
Chapter 3
25 verses
चतुर्थोऽध्यायः
Chapter 4
34 verses
पञ्चमोऽध्यायः
Chapter 5
26 verses
षष्ठोऽध्यायः
Chapter 6
53 verses
सप्तमोऽध्यायः
Chapter 7
61 verses
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Chapter 8
82 verses
नवमोऽध्यायः
Chapter 9
67 verses
दशमोऽध्यायः
Chapter 10
30 verses
एकादशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 11
35 verses
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Chapter 12
52 verses
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Chapter 13
49 verses
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Chapter 14
46 verses
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Chapter 15
26 verses
षोडशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 16
27 verses
सप्तदशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 17
36 verses
अष्टादशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 18
32 verses
एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 19
42 verses
विंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 20
38 verses
एकविंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 21
52 verses
द्वाविंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 22
63 verses
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Chapter 23
39 verses
चतुर्विंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 24
79 verses
पञ्चविंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 25
62 verses
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Chapter 26
26 verses
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Chapter 27
30 verses
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Chapter 28
65 verses
एकोनत्रिंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 29
85 verses
त्रिंशोऽध्यायः
Chapter 30
51 verses
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Chapter 31
31 verses