Shloka 41

Kardama Muni’s Penance, Viṣṇu’s Darśana, and the Arrangement of Devahūti’s Marriage

Devanagari script

मत्तद्विजगणैर्घुष्टं मत्तभ्रमरविभ्रमम् । मत्तबर्हिनटाटोपमाह्वयन्मत्तकोकिलम् ॥ ४१ ॥

Transliteration

matta-dvija-gaṇair ghuṣṭaṁ matta-bhramara-vibhramam matta-barhi-naṭāṭopam āhvayan-matta-kokilam

Translation

El lugar resonaba con los cantos de aves jubilosas. Abejas embriagadas revoloteaban, pavos reales ebrios de gozo danzaban con orgullo, y los alegres cucos se llamaban unos a otros.

Synonyms

• matta-dvija-gaṇaiḥ: by flocks of excited birds
• matta-dvija-gaṇaiḥ: Karaṇa (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: matta (प्रातिपदिक) + dvija (प्रातिपदिक) + gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural; 'by flocks of intoxicated/joyful birds'

• ghuṣṭam: resounded
• ghuṣṭam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √ghuṣ (धातु) + ta (कृदन्त; क्त)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; past passive participle: 'resounded' (qualifies implied 'vanam')

• matta-bhramara-vibhramam: with the swirling of excited bees
• matta-bhramara-vibhramam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: matta (प्रातिपदिक) + bhramara (प्रातिपदिक) + vibhrama (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; 'having the whirling/buzzing of intoxicated bees'

• matta-barhi-naṭa-āṭopam: with the display of dancing peacocks
• matta-barhi-naṭa-āṭopam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: matta (प्रातिपदिक) + barhin (प्रातिपदिक) + naṭa (प्रातिपदिक) + āṭopa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; 'with the pomp/display of dancing peacocks'

• āhvayan: calling
• āhvayan: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण/Participial qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √hve (धातु) with ā-; śatṛ (कृदन्त; present participle)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; present participle used adjectivally: 'calling/inviting' (qualifies implied agent/scene)

• matta-kokilam: the excited cuckoo
• matta-kokilam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: matta (प्रातिपदिक) + kokila (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; 'the excited cuckoo' (object of āhvayan)

Purport

The beauty of the pleasant sounds heard in the area surrounding Lake Bindu-sarovara is described here. After drinking honey, the black bees became maddened, and they hummed in intoxication. Merry peacocks danced just like actors and actresses, and merry cuckoos called their mates very nicely.

FAQs

What is described in Srimad Bhagavatam 3.21.41?

It describes the blissful, heavenlike atmosphere around Kardama Muni’s residence—birds calling, bees swirling, peacocks dancing, and cuckoos singing—showing nature’s exuberant harmony.

Why does Śukadeva Gosvāmī describe birds, bees, peacocks, and cuckoos in this chapter?

He is painting the sacred setting of Kardama Muni’s āśrama as the Lord’s presence draws forth extraordinary beauty, preparing the listener for the divine events surrounding Devahūti and the appearance of Kapila.

How can this verse be applied in modern devotional life?

It teaches that a life centered on purity and devotion naturally creates a peaceful, uplifting environment—encouraging us to cultivate sāttvika habits so our home and mind become fit places for remembrance of the Lord.