Shloka 45

Dhruva’s Benediction from Kuvera and His Ascension to Viṣṇuloka

Dhruvaloka

Devanagari script

धन्यं यशस्यमायुष्यं पुण्यं स्वस्त्ययनं महत् । स्वर्ग्यं ध्रौव्यं सौमनस्यं प्रशस्यमघमर्षणम् ॥ ४५ ॥

Transliteration

dhanyaṁ yaśasyam āyuṣyaṁ puṇyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat svargyaṁ dhrauvyaṁ saumanasyaṁ praśasyam agha-marṣaṇam

Translation

Hearing the sacred narration of Dhruva Mahārāja is blessed, bestowing wealth, fame, and increased longevity; it is supremely pious and greatly auspicious. By such hearing one may attain the heavenly worlds or even Dhruvaloka; the devas are pleased, and this glorious account has the power to destroy the reactions of sin.

Synonyms

• धन्यम्: blessed, auspicious
• धन्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: धन्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; विशेषण (qualificative)

• यशस्यम्: fame-giving, glorious
• यशस्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: यशस्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• आयुष्यम्: life-prolonging
• आयुष्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आयुष्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• पुण्यम्: meritorious, holy
• पुण्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुण्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• स्वस्ति-अयनम्: path/means of well-being
• स्वस्ति-अयनम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वस्ति (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक) + अयन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (genitive determinative): 'स्वस्तेः अयनम्'

• महत्: great
• महत्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• स्वर्ग्यम्: heavenly; leading to heaven
• स्वर्ग्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स्वर्ग्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• ध्रौव्यम्: steadfast; pertaining to Dhruva
• ध्रौव्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ध्रौव्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• सौमनस्यम्: cheerfulness, good-mindedness
• सौमनस्यम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सौमनस्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• प्रशस्यम्: praiseworthy
• प्रशस्यम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्रशस्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• अघ-मर्षणम्: removal of sin
• अघ-मर्षणम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अघ (प्रातिपदिक) + मर्षण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: 'अघस्य मर्षणम्'

Purport

There are different types of men in this world, not all of them pure devotees. Some are karmīs, desiring to acquire vast wealth. There are also persons who are only after reputation. Some desire to be elevated to the heavenly planets or to go to Dhruvaloka, and others want to please the demigods to get material profits. Herein it is recommended by Maitreya that every one of them can hear the narration about Dhruva Mahārāja and thus get their desired goal. It is recommended that the devotees ( akāma ), the karmīs ( sarva-kāma ) and the jñānīs, who desire to be liberated ( mokṣa-kāma ), should all worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead to acquire their desired goals of life. Similarly, if anyone hears about the activities of the Lord’s devotee, he can achieve the same result. There is no difference between the activities and character of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and those of His pure devotees.

Characters & Entities

• Dhruva Mahārāja

FAQs

What are the benefits of hearing the story of Dhruva Maharaja in Srimad Bhagavatam?

This verse says Dhruva-kathā brings auspiciousness, piety, fame, long life, joy of mind, and it destroys sin; it can also lead to heavenly attainment and grants Dhruva-like steadiness in devotion.

Who is speaking Bhagavatam 4.12.45 and why is this verse said here?

Śukadeva Gosvāmī speaks it to emphasize the spiritual potency of Dhruva Mahārāja’s narration, summarizing its fruits as the chapter concludes.

How can 'dhrauvyam' (steadfastness) be applied in modern devotional life?

By setting a fixed daily sādhana (hearing/chanting), keeping a clear goal of pleasing Bhagavān, and remaining steady through setbacks—like Dhruva’s unwavering determination.