Shloka 52

Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages

Devanagari script

दम्पती रथमारोप्य महत्या सेनया वृतौ । स्‍नेहप्रक्लिन्नहृदयो यापयामास कोशल: ॥ ५२ ॥

Transliteration

dampatī ratham āropya mahatyā senayā vṛtau sneha-praklinna-hṛdayo yāpayām āsa kośalaḥ

Translation

Der König von Kośala, dessen Herz vor Zuneigung schmolz, setzte Braut und Bräutigam auf den Wagen und geleitete sie, von einem großen Heer umringt, auf den Weg.

Synonyms

• dampatī: the couple (husband and wife)
• dampatī: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dampatī (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Dual (द्विवचन)

• ratham: onto the chariot
• ratham: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ratha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• āropya: having seated (them)
• āropya: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकाल-क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ā-ruh (धा॒तु)
• Form: Absolutive/Gerund (क्त्वान्त/ल्यप्), having mounted/placing (after causing to mount)

• mahatyā: with a great
• mahatyā: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mahat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular; qualifying 'senayā'

• senayā: army
• senayā: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: senā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• vṛtau: surrounded
• vṛtau: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vṛ (धा॒तु)
• Form: Past passive participle (क्त), Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Dual; agreeing with 'dampatī'

• sneha-praklinna-hṛdayaḥ: whose heart was softened by affection
• sneha-praklinna-hṛdayaḥ: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sneha (प्रातिपदिक) + praklinna (कृदन्त, √klid) + hṛdaya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; bahuvrīhi: 'whose heart is moistened/softened by affection'

• yāpayāmāsa: made (them) stay; kept (them)
• yāpayāmāsa: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: yā (धा॒तु) (causative: yāpaya)
• Form: Liṭ (लिट्, Perfect), Parasmaipada, 3rd person (प्रथमपुरुष), Singular; causative stem yāpaya-

• kośalaḥ: the king of Kosala
• kośalaḥ: Kartā (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kośala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; proper noun/title (king of Kosala)

Characters & Entities

• Kośala (King of Kosala)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about affectionate conduct in royal life?

This verse highlights a king whose heart melts with affection, showing that dharmic leadership includes warmth, respect, and proper care for guests and family—expressed here by escorting the couple with honor and protection.

Why did the King of Kosala arrange an escort with a great army?

To honor the departing couple and ensure their safe journey, the King of Kosala ceremonially sent them off with a full royal escort, revealing both etiquette and protective responsibility.

How can this verse be applied in modern life?

Offer dignified support when loved ones depart—through practical help, safety, and heartfelt respect—showing that genuine affection is expressed through thoughtful action, not merely words.