Srimad Bhagavatam — Prathama Skandha, Shloka 33

The Departure of Lord Kṛṣṇa from Hastināpura

Devanagari script

अथ दूरागतान् शौरि: कौरवान् विरहातुरान् । सन्निवर्त्य द‍ृढं स्‍निग्धान् प्रायात्स्वनगरीं प्रियै: ॥ ३३ ॥

Transliteration

atha dūrāgatān śauriḥ kauravān virahāturān sannivartya dṛḍhaṁ snigdhān prāyāt sva-nagarīṁ priyaiḥ

Translation

Out of profound affection for Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Pāṇḍavas, who were of the Kuru dynasty, accompanied Him a considerable distance to see Him off. They were overwhelmed with the thought of future separation. The Lord, however, persuaded them to return home, and He proceeded towards Dvārakā with His dear companions.

Synonyms

• atha: then
• atha: Sambandha/particle (निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: atha (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya, discourse particle (अनन्तरार्थक)

• dūra-āgatān: who had come from far away
• dūra-āgatān: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण) of kauravān
• Type: Adjective
• Root: dūra (प्रातिपदिक) + āgata (कृदन्त; ā√gam (धातु) + kta)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Dvitīyā (Acc. 2), Bahuvacana; karmadhāraya

• śauriḥ: Śauri (Krishna)
• śauriḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śauri (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Prathamā (Nom. 1), Ekavacana

• kauravān: the Kauravas
• kauravān: Karma (कर्म) (object of sannivartya)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kaurava (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Dvitīyā (Acc. 2), Bahuvacana

• viraha-āturān: distressed by separation
• viraha-āturān: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण) of kauravān
• Type: Adjective
• Root: viraha (प्रातिपदिक) + ātura (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Dvitīyā (Acc. 2), Bahuvacana; tatpuruṣa: ‘virahena āturāḥ’

• sannivartya: having sent back/turned back
• sannivartya: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: sam-ni-√vṛt (धातु)
• Form: Absolutive (क्त्वा/ल्यप्) ‘-ya’ (gerund), having caused to return/turned back

• dṛḍham: firmly
• dṛḍham: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: dṛḍha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Avyaya used adverbially (क्रियाविशेषण)

• snigdhān: affectionate, dear
• snigdhān: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण) of kauravān
• Type: Adjective
• Root: snigdha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Dvitīyā (Acc. 2), Bahuvacana

• prāyāt: departed, went forth
• prāyāt: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: pra√yā (धातu)
• Form: Luṅ-lakāra (Aorist), Prathama puruṣa (3rd), Ekavacana; Parasmaipada

• sva-nagarīm: to his own city
• sva-nagarīm: Karma (कर्म) (goal as object with motion)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sva (प्रातिपदिक) + nagarī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Strīliṅga (f.), Dvitīyā (Acc. 2), Ekavacana; tatpuruṣa: ‘svā nagarī’

• priyaiḥ: with (his) beloveds/dear ones
• priyaiḥ: Sahakāraka (सह/साकं)
• Type: Noun
• Root: priya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Puṃliṅga (m.), Tṛtīyā (Instr. 3), Bahuvacana

Characters & Entities

• Krishna (Shauri)
• Kauravas (Pandavas)

FAQs

Why were the Kauravas (Pandavas) distressed by separation from Krishna in Bhagavatam 1.10.33?

Because Kṛṣṇa is their dearmost well-wisher and the very life of their devotion; His departure naturally caused viraha—painful longing born of love.

Who is called 'Shauri' in the Srimad Bhagavatam, and what does it indicate?

‘Śauri’ refers to Lord Kṛṣṇa, connected to the Yadu dynasty (through Śūra). The name highlights His royal lineage while the verse emphasizes His tender, affectionate dealings with devotees.

What is the practical lesson of Bhagavatam 1.10.33 for modern devotees?

Even when separation from the Lord or His devotees arises, one can deepen remembrance and devotion—turning longing into steady bhakti through hearing, chanting, and serving with affection.