Beautiful Quote by Vyasa Dvaipayana
““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
Source Epic: Mahabharata, ancient Indian scripture
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.
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