Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 70
Dhruva’s Humiliation, Sunīti’s Counsel, and Nārada’s Bhakti-Yoga Instruction
मैत्रेय उवाच इति देवर्षिणा प्रोक्तं विश्रुत्य जगतीपति: । राजलक्ष्मीमनादृत्य पुत्रमेवान्वचिन्तयत् ॥ ७० ॥
maitreya uvāca iti devarṣiṇā proktaṁ viśrutya jagatī-patiḥ rāja-lakṣmīm anādṛtya putram evānvacintayat
The great Maitreya continued: The King, Uttānapāda, after being advised by Nārada Muni, practically gave up all duties in relation with his kingdom, which was very vast and wide, opulent like the goddess of fortune, and he simply began to think of his son Dhruva.
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This verse shows that after hearing the devarṣi’s counsel, the king disregarded rājalakṣmī (royal prosperity) and became absorbed in concern for his son—illustrating how spiritual instruction can shift one’s priorities away from status and wealth.
Because the divine sage’s words awakened a deeper focus: instead of being absorbed in external power and comfort, the king’s mind turned intensely toward his son and the unfolding spiritual-moral situation in the narrative.
When guided by wise counsel, one can re-evaluate priorities—placing relationships, responsibility, and spiritual growth above prestige, consumption, and outward success.