Like numerous river-currents that rush towards the one…
““Like numerous river-currents that rush towards the one ocean, those heroes of the world of men enter your flaming mouths; like moths that fly ever faster to destroy themselves in a blazing flame, the worlds hurry ever faster to their destruction in your mouths. With your flaming jaws you lap up complete worlds and devour them whole; your terrible splendours fill the entire universe with fiery energy till it is scorched, O Visnu.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine fire consumes worlds, symbolizing the destructive power of desire and the need for spiritual restraint.
In simple terms: Desire burns like fire.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate restraint.
Themes
spirituality
mythology
destruction
desire
divine
balance
Mood
mythic
reflective
Type
Beautiful:0
Devotional:1
Indian:1
Inspirational:0
Mahabharata:1
Vishnu:1
Mouths Flaming:0
Flaming Mouths:0
Destruction Mouths:0
Scorched Visnu:0
Fiery Energy:0
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- ethical decisions
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
karma
self‑control
meditation
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires fuel your actions?
- How can you balance ambition and restraint?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation varies across traditions.