Shloka 41
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
सुनीति: सुरुचिश्चास्य महिष्यौ रुक्मभूषिते । आरुह्य शिबिकां सार्धमुत्तमेनाभिजग्मतु: ॥ ४१ ॥
sunītiḥ suruciś cāsya mahiṣyau rukma-bhūṣite āruhya śibikāṁ sārdham uttamenābhijagmatuḥ
The king’s two queens, Sunīti and Suruci, adorned with golden ornaments, also joined the procession, seated upon a palanquin together with his other son, Uttama.
After the departure of Dhruva Mahārāja from the palace, the King was very afflicted, but by the kind words of Saint Nārada he was partially satisfied. He could understand the great fortune of his wife Sunīti and the great misfortune of Queen Suruci, for these facts were certainly very open in the palace. But still, when the news reached the palace that Dhruva Mahārāja was returning, his mother, Sunīti, out of her great compassion and due to being the mother of a great Vaiṣṇava, did not hesitate to take the other wife, Suruci, and her son, Uttama, on the same palanquin. That was the greatness of Queen Sunīti, the mother of the great Vaiṣṇava Dhruva Mahārāja.
FAQs
It describes the royal reception arranged by King Uttānapāda’s household—Sunīti and Suruci, adorned and accompanied by Uttama, go out to meet Dhruva as he returns.
In the narrative, Dhruva’s return becomes a family and royal event; both queens and Uttama participate in receiving him, signaling a formal welcome and a turning point in the household’s relations.
Offer respect and warm reception to those who return after hardship or spiritual effort—healing relationships through humility, dignity, and proper honoring of others.