In the Kūrma Purāṇa there is this statement about the desires of the demigods:
- anadhikāriṇo devāḥ
- svarga-sthā bhāratodbhavam
- vāñchanty ātma-vimokṣārtha-
- mudrekārthe 'dhikāriṇaḥ
Although the demigods are situated in exalted positions in the heavenly planets, they nevertheless desire to descend to the land of Bhārata-varṣa on the planet earth. This indicates that even the demigods are unfit to reside in Bhārata-varṣa. Therefore if persons already born in Bhāratavarṣa live like cats and dogs, not taking full advantage of their birth in this land, they are certainly unfortunate.