Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 28

Lord Rāmacandra’s Charity, Sītā’s Departure, and the Lord’s Return to Vaikuṇṭha

Devanagari script

पूगै: सवृन्तै रम्भाभि: पट्टिकाभि: सुवाससाम् । आदर्शैरंशुकै: स्रग्भि: कृतकौतुकतोरणाम् ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

pūgaiḥ savṛntai rambhābhiḥ paṭṭikābhiḥ suvāsasām ādarśair aṁśukaiḥ sragbhiḥ kṛta-kautuka-toraṇām

Translation

Wherever Lord Rāmacandra visited, auspicious welcome gates were constructed, with banana trees and betel-nut trees, full of flowers and fruits. The gates were decorated with various flags made of colorful cloth and with tapestries, mirrors and garlands.

Synonyms

• पूगैः: with areca clusters / groups (of decorations)
• पूगैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पूग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• स-वृन्तैः: with stalks
• स-वृन्तैः: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स + वृन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; कर्मधारयः (वृन्तैः सह)

• रम्भाभिः: with banana plants
• रम्भाभिः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रम्भा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• पट्टिकाभिः: with festoons/strips
• पट्टिकाभिः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पट्टिका (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• सु-वाससाम्: of fine garments
• सु-वाससाम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/षष्ठी)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु + वासस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन; कर्मधारयः (सुन्दराणि वासांसि)

• आदर्शैः: with mirrors
• आदर्शैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आदर्श (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• अंशुकैः: with cloths, silks
• अंशुकैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अंशुक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• स्रग्भिः: with garlands
• स्रग्भिः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्रज् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; रूपम्: स्रज् → स्रग्भिः (जश्त्व)

• कृत-कौतुक-तोरणाम्: having festive arches erected
• कृत-कौतुक-तोरणाम्: Visheshana (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृत (क्त-कृदन्त from √कृ) + कौतुक + तोरण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; (पुरीम्) विशेषयति; तत्पुरुषः: कौतुकतोरणम् (कौतुकस्य तोरणम्) यत् कृतम्

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about auspicious decorations like toraṇa and garlands?

This verse describes festive, auspicious adornments—toraṇas, garlands, cloths, and mirrors—used to sanctify and celebrate a dharmic royal occasion in Ayodhyā.

Who is describing the city decorations in Canto 9 Chapter 11 of Srimad Bhagavatam?

Śukadeva Gosvāmī narrates these details to Mahārāja Parīkṣit while recounting Śrī Rāma’s pastimes and the celebratory atmosphere in Ayodhyā.

Practical application of this shloka in modern life?

It encourages devotees to make sacred events—worship, festivals, family rites—beautiful, clean, and auspicious, offering the best arrangement as a devotional service.