Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
सान्त:सरसि वेश्मस्था: शतानि दश कन्यका: । सर्वा: किशोरवयसो ददर्शोत्पलगन्धय: ॥ २६ ॥
sāntaḥ sarasi veśma-sthāḥ śatāni daśa kanyakāḥ sarvāḥ kiśora-vayaso dadarśotpala-gandhayaḥ
Dans une demeure au cœur du lac, elle vit mille jeunes filles, toutes dans la fleur de l’âge et parfumées comme des lotus.
This verse describes extraordinary abundance and beauty—one thousand youthful maidens, lotus-fragrant—indicating the mystic, divinely arranged prosperity present in Kardama’s residence before his eventual renunciation.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating to King Parīkṣit, describing what was seen in Kardama Muni’s palace environment as the story of Devahūti and Kardama unfolds.
It reminds one that beauty and opulence are temporary and can be seen as God’s arrangement; a devotee should enjoy responsibly without attachment and keep the goal of spiritual progress and eventual detachment foremost.