Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 33

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

Devanagari script

अथ प्रविष्ट: स्वगृहं जुष्टं स्वै: पूर्वराजभि: । अनन्ताखिलकोषाढ्यमनर्घ्योरुपरिच्छदम् ॥ ३१ ॥ विद्रुमोदुम्बरद्वारैर्वैदूर्यस्तम्भपङ्क्तिभि: । स्थलैर्मारकतै: स्वच्छैर्भ्राजत्स्फटिकभित्तिभि: ॥ ३२ ॥ चित्रस्रग्भि: पट्टिकाभिर्वासोमणिगणांशुकै: । मुक्ताफलैश्चिदुल्लासै: कान्तकामोपपत्तिभि: ॥ ३३ ॥ धूपदीपै: सुरभिभिर्मण्डितं पुष्पमण्डनै: । स्त्रीपुम्भि: सुरसङ्काशैर्जुष्टं भूषणभूषणै: ॥ ३४ ॥

Transliteration

atha praviṣṭaḥ sva-gṛhaṁ juṣṭaṁ svaiḥ pūrva-rājabhiḥ anantākhila-koṣāḍhyam anarghyoruparicchadam

Translation

Thereafter, Lord Rāmacandra entered the palace of His forefathers. Within the palace were various treasures and valuable wardrobes. The sitting places on the two sides of the entrance door were made of coral, the yards were surrounded by pillars of vaidūrya-maṇi, the floor was made of highly polished marakata-maṇi, and the foundation was made of marble. The entire palace was decorated with flags and garlands and bedecked with valuable stones, shining with a celestial effulgence. The palace was fully decorated with pearls and surrounded by lamps and incense. The men and women within the palace all resembled demigods and were decorated with various ornaments, which seemed beautiful because of being placed on their bodies.

Synonyms

• citra-sragbhiḥ: with colorful garlands
• citra-sragbhiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: citra (प्रातिपदिक) + sraj (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; कर्मधारय: ‘with variegated garlands’

• paṭṭikābhiḥ: with decorative panels/bands
• paṭṭikābhiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: paṭṭikā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; ‘with panels/bands/ornamental strips’

• vāsaḥ: garment, cloth
• vāsaḥ: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध; compound member)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vāsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासे पूर्वपद-रूपेण (in compound) ‘cloth/garment’

• maṇi-gaṇa-aṁśukaiḥ: with gem-studded silks
• maṇi-gaṇa-aṁśukaiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: maṇi (प्रातिपदिक) + gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक) + aṁśuka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; तत्पुरुष: ‘with silken cloths (aṁśuka) with groups of gems’ (gem-studded silks)

• muktāphalaiḥ: with pearls
• muktāphalaiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: muktāphala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; कर्मधारय: ‘with pearl-strings/pearls’

• cit-ullāsaiḥ: with brilliant splendors
• cit-ullāsaiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: cit (प्रातिपदिक) + ullāsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; तत्पुरुष: ‘with splendid/bright displays’ (lit. ‘with brilliant gleams’)

• kānta-kāma-upapattibhiḥ: with amenities for love and pleasure
• kānta-kāma-upapattibhiḥ: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kānta (प्रातिपदिक) + kāma (प्रातिपदिक) + upapatti (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; तत्पुरुष: ‘with arrangements conducive to beloveds’ pleasures’ (love-enjoyment amenities)

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Rāma

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam describe about Lord Rama’s palace in Ayodhya?

It describes a palace overflowing with treasures and priceless furnishings, built with gemstone pillars, emerald floors, crystal-like walls, and adorned with garlands, pearls, incense, lamps, and floral decorations—fit for the Lord’s divine reign.

Why is Śukadeva Gosvāmī describing such royal opulence in the Bhagavatam?

To show the glory of Lord Rāma’s righteous rule and the auspicious prosperity that accompanies dharma—where beauty, order, and abundance naturally manifest around the Supreme Lord and His dynasty.

How can devotees apply the lesson of these verses in modern life?

By seeing prosperity as meant for service and sacred order: keep one’s home and life clean, devotional, and well-arranged, using resources to support dharma, hospitality, and remembrance of the Lord.