Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 49
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
सुनीतिरस्य जननी प्राणेभ्योऽपि प्रियं सुतम् । उपगुह्य जहावाधिं तदङ्गस्पर्शनिर्वृता ॥ ४९ ॥
sunītir asya jananī prāṇebhyo ’pi priyaṁ sutam upaguhya jahāv ādhiṁ tad-aṅga-sparśa-nirvṛtā
ধ্রুব মহারাজের প্রকৃত জননী সুনীতি প্রাণের চেয়েও প্রিয় পুত্রকে বুকে জড়ালেন। পুত্রের অঙ্গস্পর্শে পরিতৃপ্ত হয়ে তিনি সকল জাগতিক দুঃখ ভুলে গেলেন।
FAQs
This verse shows that intense sorrow can dissolve instantly when the heart is fulfilled—here, Sunīti’s grief ends the moment she embraces Dhruva, whose return is the fruit of his devotion.
Dhruva was dearer to her than life, and after his long ordeal and spiritual success, his safe return overwhelmed her; the embrace symbolizes reunion, protection, and relief.
It highlights the healing power of loving connection and reassurance—especially after hardship—reminding us to offer supportive presence that genuinely relieves another’s distress.