Shloka 50
Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
लिखन्त्यधोमुखी भूमिं पदा नखमणिश्रिया । उवाच ललितां वाचं निरुध्याश्रुकलां शनै: ॥ ५० ॥
likhanty adho-mukhī bhūmiṁ padā nakha-maṇi-śriyā uvāca lalitāṁ vācaṁ nirudhyāśru-kalāṁ śanaiḥ
La tête baissée, elle se tint debout et griffa le sol de son pied, dont les ongles luisaient comme des gemmes. Retenant ses larmes, elle parla lentement d’une voix douce.
Devahūti was so beautiful that her toenails appeared just like pearls, and as she scratched the ground it appeared as if pearls had been thrown on the ground. When a woman scratches the ground with her foot, it is a sign that her mind is very disturbed. These signs were sometimes exhibited by the gopīs before Kṛṣṇa. When the gopīs came in the dead of night and Kṛṣṇa asked them to return to their homes, the gopīs also scratched the ground like this because their minds were very disturbed.
FAQs
This verse portrays Devahūti’s humility and modesty—downcast gaze, tracing the ground, and softly speaking while restraining tears—showing the devotional quality of gentle, self-effacing conduct.
In the narrative, Devahūti is emotionally moved and modest; her soft speech and checked tears reflect her inner sincerity and respectful disposition as she expresses herself in this intimate household setting.
Cultivate restraint and gentleness in difficult or emotional conversations—speak calmly, avoid harshness, and let humility guide your words, especially within family relationships.