Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 59
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
ध्रुवाय पथि दृष्टाय तत्र तत्र पुरस्त्रिय: । सिद्धार्थाक्षतदध्यम्बुदूर्वापुष्पफलानि च ॥ ५८ ॥ उपजह्रु: प्रयुञ्जाना वात्सल्यादाशिष: सती: । शृण्वंस्तद्वल्गुगीतानि प्राविशद्भवनं पितु: ॥ ५९ ॥
dhruvāya pathi dṛṣṭāya tatra tatra pura-striyaḥ siddhārthākṣata-dadhy-ambu- dūrvā-puṣpa-phalāni ca
Thus as Dhruva Mahārāja passed on the road, from every place in the neighborhood all the gentle household ladies assembled to see him, and out of maternal affection they offered their blessings, showering him with white mustard seed, barley, curd, water, newly grown grass, fruits and flowers. In this way Dhruva Mahārāja, while hearing the pleasing songs sung by the ladies, entered the palace of his father.
FAQs
This verse lists mustard seeds, unbroken rice, yogurt, water, durvā grass, flowers, and fruits as auspicious offerings used to honor Dhruva Mahārāja.
Dhruva had returned as a spiritually accomplished devotee and celebrated prince; the women honored him with traditional auspicious articles as a sign of reverence and blessing.
Receive them respectfully with clean, simple offerings and a sincere heart—honor their devotion and create a sacred, appreciative atmosphere.