Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 38

Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka

Pole Star

Devanagari script

श्रद्धाय वाक्यं देवर्षेर्हर्षवेगेन धर्षित: । वार्ताहर्तुरतिप्रीतो हारं प्रादान्महाधनम् ॥ ३८ ॥

Transliteration

śraddhāya vākyaṁ devarṣer harṣa-vegena dharṣitaḥ vārtā-hartur atiprīto hāraṁ prādān mahā-dhanam

Translation

Bien qu’il ne pût croire les paroles du messager, il avait une foi entière dans la parole du devarṣi Nārada. Submergé par l’élan de joie à cette nouvelle, il offrit aussitôt au porteur du message un collier d’une valeur immense, dans une grande satisfaction.

Synonyms

• श्रद्धाय: with faith
• श्रद्धाय: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्रद्धा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (Instrumental/3rd), एकवचन; ‘with faith’

• वाक्यम्: the statement/words
• वाक्यम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वाक्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• देवर्षेः: of the divine sage
• देवर्षेः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: देवर्षि (प्रातिपदिक) [देव + ऋषि]
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (Genitive/6th), एकवचन; कर्मधारयः—‘देवश्चासौ ऋषिः’

• हर्षवेगेन: by the rush of joy
• हर्षवेगेन: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हर्ष-वेग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—‘हर्षस्य वेगः’

• धर्षितः: overcome (by)
• धर्षितः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: धृष् (धातु)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (Past passive participle/क्त), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘overpowered/impelled’

• वार्ताहर्तुः: of the news-bringer
• वार्ताहर्तुः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वार्ता-हर्तृ (प्रातिपदिक) [वार्ता + हर्तृ]
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—‘वार्तां हरति’ (bringer of news)

• अतिप्रीतः: very pleased
• अतिप्रीतः: Karta-viśeṣaṇa (कर्तृविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अति + प्रीत (प्रातिपदिक/कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त-आधारित विशेषण (from √प्री ‘to please’), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘very pleased’

• हारम्: a necklace
• हारम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• प्रादात्: gave
• प्रादात्: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र + दा (धातु)
• Form: लुङ् (Aorist/लुङ्), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद; ‘gave’

• महा-धनम्: very valuable
• महा-धनम्: Karma-viśeṣaṇa (कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महा-धन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; कर्मधारयः—‘महच्च तत् धनम्’ (very valuable/wealthy)

Characters & Entities

• Nārada Muni
• Dhruva Mahārāja

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about having faith in a guru’s words?

This verse highlights accepting the devarṣi’s instruction with śraddhā (faith), showing that spiritual guidance bears fruit when received trustfully and joyfully.

Why did Dhruva Maharaja reward the messenger in this chapter?

He was overwhelmed with happiness by the message he received and, out of gratitude, honored the news-bearer by gifting a valuable necklace.

Practical application of gratitude from this shloka in modern life?

Honor those who help deliver good guidance or supportive news—expressing gratitude strengthens humility and devotional character.