Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 8

The Appearance and Coronation of King Pṛthu (Pṛthu-avatāra) and His Humble Refusal of Premature Praise

Devanagari script

शङ्खतूर्यमृदङ्गाद्या नेदुर्दुन्दुभयो दिवि । तत्र सर्व उपाजग्मुर्देवर्षिपितृणां गणा: ॥ ८ ॥

Transliteration

śaṅkha-tūrya-mṛdaṅgādyā nedur dundubhayo divi tatra sarva upājagmur devarṣi-pitṝṇāṁ gaṇāḥ

Translation

Dans l’espace retentirent conques, trompettes, mṛdaṅgas et grands tambours. Alors vinrent en ce lieu les deva-ṛṣi, les pitṛ et les assemblées des mondes célestes.

Synonyms

• śaṅkha: conches
• śaṅkha: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śaṅkha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural); समाहार-गणवाचक-समुच्चयस्य अङ्गम्

• tūrya: trumpets
• tūrya: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tūrya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural); वाद्यविशेषः

• mṛdaṅga: drums
• mṛdaṅga: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mṛdaṅga (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural); वाद्यविशेषः

• ādyāḥ: and others
• ādyāḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural); विशेषणम्—“आदि” = and others

• neduḥ: resounded
• neduḥ: Kriya (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: nad (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect/Parokṣa), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन (Plural); परस्मैपदम्

• dundubhayaḥ: kettledrums
• dundubhayaḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dundubhi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural)

• divi: in the sky
• divi: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण/Location)
• Type: Noun
• Root: div (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/Locative), एकवचन (Singular)

• tatra: there
• tatra: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण/Location)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tatra (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देशवाचक-अव्यय (locative adverb)

• sarve: all
• sarve: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sarva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural); विशेषणम्—गणाः इति

• upājagmuḥ: arrived
• upājagmuḥ: Kriya (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: gam (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect/Parokṣa), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन (Plural); उप-आ- उपसर्गौ

• devarṣi: of the gods and sages
• devarṣi: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: deva + ṛṣi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समासः—देव + ऋषि (द्वन्द्व/समाहार-समुच्चय); षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन (Plural) — pitṝṇām इत्यनेन सह समुच्चित-षष्ठी

• pitṝṇām: of the forefathers
• pitṝṇām: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pitṛ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन (Plural)

• gaṇāḥ: groups
• gaṇāḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: gaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन (Plural)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about auspicious omens when a great devotee-king appears?

This verse describes celestial celebration—conchs, trumpets, mṛdaṅgas, and heavenly drums—along with the arrival of devas, sages, and Pitṛs, indicating a divinely sanctioned and auspicious manifestation.

Why do the demigods, sages, and Pitrs assemble during Pṛthu Mahārāja’s appearance?

They gather to witness and honor an extraordinary event in dharma’s restoration—when a divinely empowered ruler manifests, higher beings respond with worship, approval, and celebration.

Practical application of this verse in modern life?

It encourages recognizing and supporting genuine dharmic leadership and spiritual renewal—when goodness rises, one should participate by offering respect, service, and positive celebration rather than envy or indifference.