Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 4

Mucukunda’s Departure; Jarāsandha’s Pursuit; Prelude to Rukmiṇī’s Abduction

Rukmiṇī’s Message Begins

Devanagari script

बदर्याश्रममासाद्य नरनारायणालयम् । सर्वद्वन्द्वसह: शान्तस्तपसाराधयद्धरिम् ॥ ४ ॥

Transliteration

badary-āśramam āsādya nara-nārāyaṇālayam sarva-dvandva-sahaḥ śāntas tapasārādhayad dharim

Translation

There he arrived at Badarikāśrama, the abode of Lord Nara-Nārāyaṇa, where, remaining tolerant of all dualities, he peacefully worshiped the Supreme Lord Hari by performing severe austerities.

Synonyms

• बदरी-आश्रमम्: the Badarī hermitage
• बदरी-आश्रमम्: कर्म (Karma/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बदरी (प्रातिपदिक) + आश्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (बदऱ्याः आश्रमः)

• आसाद्य: having reached
• आसाद्य: क्रियाविशेषण (पूर्वक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: आ-√सद् (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त अव्यय (gerund); धातुः—आसद् (to reach/approach)

• नर-नारायण-आलयम्: the abode of Nara-Nārāyaṇa
• नर-नारायण-आलयम्: कर्म (Karma/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नर (प्रातिपदिक) + नारायण (प्रातिपदिक) + आलय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (नरनारायणयोः आलयः)

• सर्व-द्वन्द्व-सहः: enduring all dualities
• सर्व-द्वन्द्व-सहः: विशेषण (कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + द्वन्द्व (प्रातिपदिक) + सह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुषः (सर्वाणि द्वन्द्वानि सहते इति)

• शान्तः: peaceful
• शान्तः: विशेषण (कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शान्त (कृदन्त, शम् धातु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• तपसा: by austerity
• तपसा: करण (Karaṇa/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तपस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; करण (instrumental)

• आराधयत्: worshipped, propitiated
• आराधयत्: क्रिया (मुख्यक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: आ-राध् (धातु)
• Form: लङ् (Imperfect/past), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्

• हरिम्: Hari (Vishnu)
• हरिम्: कर्म (Karma/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन

Characters & Entities

• Nara
• Nārāyaṇa
• Hari

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about worshiping Hari through austerity (tapasya)?

This verse states that by reaching a sacred place like Badarikāśrama and practicing tapasya with peace and endurance, one can worship and please Lord Hari.

Who is speaking this verse in Bhagavatam Canto 10 Chapter 52?

Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating this verse to Mahārāja Parīkṣit as part of the events surrounding Rukmiṇī’s message and the unfolding narrative.

How can 'tolerating dualities' (dvandva-saha) be applied in modern life according to this shloka?

By remaining steady through opposites like comfort and discomfort, praise and blame, one can keep the mind peaceful and continue devotional practice without being shaken by changing circumstances.