Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 34

Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya

Devanagari script

सभाजयित्वा विधिवत् कृतासनपरिग्रहम् । बभाषे सुनृतैर्वाक्यै: श्रद्धया तर्पयन् मुनिम् ॥ ३४ ॥

Transliteration

sabhājayitvā vidhi-vat kṛtāsana-parigraham babhāṣe sunṛtair vākyaiḥ śraddhayā tarpayan munim

Translation

After Nārada accepted the offered seat, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa honored the sage according to śāstric rule and, with reverent faith, pleased him with truthful and sweet words.

Synonyms

• sabhājayitvā: having honored/worshipped
• sabhājayitvā: Purvakala-kriya
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sabhāj (धातु)
• Form: Ktva Pratyaya (Gerund), Causal sense

• vidhi-vat: according to scriptural rules
• vidhi-vat: Kriya-visheshana (Adverb)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: vidhi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tasil/Vat Pratyaya (Adverbial suffix)

• kṛta-āsana-parigraham: one who had accepted the offered seat
• kṛta-āsana-parigraham: Visheshana (Adjective to Munim)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛta-āsana-parigraha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• babhāṣe: spoke
• babhāṣe: Kriya (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: bhāṣ (धातु)
• Form: Lit Lakara (Perfect), Atmanepada, Prathama Purusha, Singular

• sunṛtaiḥ: with pleasant/truthful
• sunṛtaiḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Vakyaih)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sunṛta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• vākyaiḥ: with words
• vākyaiḥ: Karana (Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vākya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• śraddhayā: with faith/reverence
• śraddhayā: Karana (Manner)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śraddhā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• tarpayan: satisfying/pleasing
• tarpayan: Visheshana (Adjective to Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: tṛp (धातु)
• Form: Shatri Pratyaya (Present Participle), Causal, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• munim: the sage (Narada)
• munim: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: muni (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Kṛṣṇa
• Nārada Muni

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about how to receive a saint or sage?

This verse shows that one should welcome a saint according to proper etiquette—offer honor, provide a respectful seat, and speak with sincere, truthful, gentle words.

Why did Krishna speak sweet and truthful words to Narada Muni?

Because Nārada is a revered sage and devotee; Kṛṣṇa, demonstrating ideal dharma and Vaiṣṇava conduct, pleased him through respectful reception and faithful speech.

Practical application of honoring guests and saints in modern life?

Practice respectful hospitality—give time, attention, and a proper place, and speak kindly and truthfully—especially toward spiritually advanced people and teachers.