Shloka 24

Kṛṣṇa Comforts His Parents, Restores Ugrasena, Studies with Sāndīpani, and Returns the Guru’s Son

Devanagari script

एवं सान्‍त्‍वय्य भगवान् नन्दं सव्रजमच्युत: । वासोऽलङ्कारकुप्याद्यैरर्हयामास सादरम् ॥ २४ ॥

Transliteration

evaṁ sāntvayya bhagavān nandaṁ sa-vrajam acyutaḥ vāso-’laṅkāra-kupyādyair arhayām āsa sādaram

Translation

Thus, after consoling Nanda Mahārāja and the men of Vraja, the infallible Lord Acyuta respectfully honored them with gifts of clothing, ornaments, household utensils, and the like.

Synonyms

• evam: thus
• evam: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: evam (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक अव्यय (adverb of manner)

• sāntvayya: having consoled
• sāntvayya: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: sāntvay (धातु; सान्त्वयति)
• Form: क्त्वान्त (absolutive/gerund) ‘having consoled’

• bhagavān: the Lord
• bhagavān: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhagavat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (masculine), प्रथमा (Nominative, 1st), एकवचन (singular)

• nandam: Nanda
• nandam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nanda (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (masculine), द्वितीया (Accusative, 2nd), एकवचन (singular)

• sa-vrajam: together with (the people of) Vraja
• sa-vrajam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa (अव्यय/उपसर्गसदृश) + vraja (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्ययीभाव-समास (सह व्रजेन = with Vraja/with the Vraja-people); पुंलिङ्ग (masculine), द्वितीया (Accusative, 2nd), एकवचन (singular) — nandaṁ qualifies

• acyutaḥ: Acyuta (Krishna)
• acyutaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: acyuta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (masculine), प्रथमा (Nominative, 1st), एकवचन (singular)

• vāsaḥ: garments
• vāsaḥ: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vāsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (neuter), प्रथमा (Nominative, 1st), एकवचन (singular)

• alaṅkāra-kupya-ādyaiḥ: with ornaments, valuables, and the like
• alaṅkāra-kupya-ādyaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: alaṅkāra (प्रातिपदिक) + kupya (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समाहार/इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व (ornaments and valuables etc.); नपुंसकलिङ्ग (neuter, collective), तृतीया (Instrumental, 3rd), बहुवचन (plural)

• arhayāmāsa: honoured
• arhayāmāsa: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: arh (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (singular); परस्मैपद; causative-like sense ‘honoured’

• sādaram: respectfully
• sādaram: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sa-ādara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्ययीभाव (स+आदरम्) क्रियाविशेषण (adverb)

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Acyuta)
• Nanda Mahārāja
• Vraja-vāsīs

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna honoring His devotees with gifts?

In this verse, Śrī Kṛṣṇa respectfully honors Nanda Mahārāja and the Vraja-vāsīs with garments, ornaments, and valuable goods, showing that devotion is met with the Lord’s personal care and gratitude.

Why did Krishna console Nanda Maharaja and the people of Vraja in Canto 10 Chapter 45?

Because Kṛṣṇa was about to depart for Mathurā, Nanda and the Vraja-vāsīs were distressed; Kṛṣṇa reassured them and then honored them, softening the pain of separation through affectionate conduct.

How can this Bhagavatam verse be applied in modern life?

It teaches honoring relationships with respect and generosity—offering reassurance in times of anxiety and expressing gratitude through meaningful service or gifts, especially to those who have lovingly supported us.