Shloka 14
Dhruva’s Benediction from Kuvera and His Ascension to Viṣṇuloka
Dhruvaloka
एवं बहुसवं कालं महात्माविचलेन्द्रिय: । त्रिवर्गौपयिकं नीत्वा पुत्रायादान्नृपासनम् ॥ १४ ॥
evaṁ bahu-savaṁ kālaṁ mahātmāvicalendriyaḥ tri-vargaupayikaṁ nītvā putrāyādān nṛpāsanam
Thus the great soul Dhruva Mahārāja, steady in self-control, passed many years properly fulfilling the three worldly aims—dharma, artha, and kāma. Thereafter he entrusted the royal throne to his son.
Perfection of materialistic life is suitably attained by the process of observing religious principles. This leads automatically to successful economic development, and thus there is no difficulty in satisfying all material desires. Since Dhruva Mahārāja, as a king, had to keep up his status quo or it would not have been possible to rule over the people in general, he did it perfectly. But as soon as he saw that his son was grown up and could take charge of the royal throne, he immediately handed over the charge and retired from all material engagements.
FAQs
This verse states that a self-controlled, great-hearted ruler governs for a long time in a way that supports dharma, artha, and kāma responsibly, and then transfers power to the next generation at the proper time.
After fulfilling his responsibilities as a steady, disciplined ruler, he entrusted the kingdom to his son—signaling timely detachment and orderly succession in accordance with dharma.
By practicing self-discipline and integrity while handling career and family duties, and by knowing when to step back from control or status, one can live responsibly without becoming enslaved by ambition or desire.