Devi Bhagavatam 4.21.47 — Devi as Supreme Shakti, Skandha 4, Adhyaya 21, Shloka 47

The Description of the Killing of Devaki's First Son by Kamsa

Devanagari script

अभ्युत्थानार्घ्यपाद्यादि चकारोग्रसुतस्तदा । पप्रच्छ कुशलं राजा तत्रागमनकारणम्

Transliteration

abhyutthānārghyapādyādi cakārograsutastadā . papraccha kuśalaṃ rājā tatrāgamanakāraṇam

Translation

Der Sohn von Ugrasena stand daraufhin auf und bot ihm Arghya, Padya und einen Sitz an. Der König erkundigte sich nach seinem Wohlergehen und dem Grund seiner Ankunft.

Word by Word

• abhyutthānārghyapādyādi: rising, offering arghya, padya, etc.
• abhyutthānārghyapādyādi: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: abhyutthānārghyapādyādi
• Form: Accusative, Singular, Neuter

• cakāra: did
• cakāra: Kriya
• Type: Verb
• Root: kṛ
• Form: Perfect (Lit), Active, 3rd Person, Singular

• ugrasutaḥ: son of Ugrasena
• ugrasutaḥ: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: ugrasuta
• Form: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

• tadā: then
• tadā: Adhikarana
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tadā
• Form: Indeclinable

• papraccha: asked
• papraccha: Kriya
• Type: Verb
• Root: pracch
• Form: Perfect (Lit), Active, 3rd Person, Singular

• kuśalam: welfare
• kuśalam: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: kuśala
• Form: Accusative, Singular, Neuter

• rājā: king
• rājā: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: rājan
• Form: Nominative, Singular, Masculine

• tatrāgamanakāraṇam: the reason for coming there
• tatrāgamanakāraṇam: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: tatrāgamanakāraṇa
• Form: Accusative, Singular, Neuter

Speaker

Vyasa

Shakti Theology

Devi Form: null

Mahavidya Connection: null

Shakti Manifestation: null

Tattva Discussed: null

Devi Narrative

Demon Antagonist: null

Devi Weapon Used: null

Narrative Source: null

Story Arc Position: setup

Tantra Dimension

Mantra Referenced: null

Yantra Referenced: null

Kundalini Element: null

Chakra Referenced: null

Tantric Practice Type: null

Bhakti & Stuti

Stuti Type: null

Recitation Occasion: null

Phala Shruti: null

Devotee Offering Stuti: null

Cosmic Feminine

Maya Aspect: null

Creation Role: null

Shakti Philosophy: null

Relation To Brahman: null

Vyasa-Janamejaya Dialogue

Narrator: Vyasa

Listener: Janamejaya

Dialogue Context: Kamsa receiving Narada with traditional honors

Narrative Layer: primary

Ritual Context

Text: Reflects the traditional Vedic reception of a guest with Arghya (water for hands) and Padya (water for feet).

Philosophical Significance

Text: Shows that even demonic kings adhered to the strict codes of Dharma regarding the reception of holy sages.

Characters & Entities

• Kamsa (Son of Ugrasena)
• Narada

FAQs

How did Kamsa treat Sage Narada upon his arrival?

Kamsa respectfully stood up, offered him traditional hospitality (Arghya and Padya), and inquired about his welfare and the purpose of his visit.