Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 14
The Appearance and Coronation of King Pṛthu (Pṛthu-avatāra) and His Humble Refusal of Premature Praise
तस्मै जहार धनदो हैमं वीर वरासनम् । वरुण: सलिलस्रावमातपत्रं शशिप्रभम् ॥ १४ ॥
tasmai jahāra dhanado haimaṁ vīra varāsanam varuṇaḥ salila-srāvam ātapatraṁ śaśi-prabham
Alors Kuvera, dispensateur des richesses, lui offrit un trône d’or digne d’un héros. Varuṇa lui présenta une ombrelle à l’éclat lunaire, répandant sans cesse de fines gouttelettes d’eau.
FAQs
This verse shows Kubera and Varuṇa offering royal insignia to the king, indicating that when leadership is aligned with dharma, higher cosmic powers naturally support and honor it.
In the narrative, Pṛthu’s exemplary rule and devotion make him worthy of sovereignty; the demigods acknowledge his divine mandate by presenting symbols of royal authority and auspicious protection.
When one leads with integrity, service, and self-control, support and resources tend to gather naturally—just as divine gifts come to a dharmic ruler in the Bhagavatam.