Shloka 9
Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
एवं ब्रुवाणमबलाखिलयोगमाया- विद्याविचक्षणमवेक्ष्य गताधिरासीत् । सम्प्रश्रयप्रणयविह्वलया गिरेषद्- व्रीडावलोकविलसद्धसिताननाह ॥ ९ ॥
evaṁ bruvāṇam abalākhila-yoga-māyā- vidyā-vicakṣaṇam avekṣya gatādhir āsīt sampraśraya-praṇaya-vihvalayā gireṣad- vrīḍāvaloka-vilasad-dhasitānanāha
En entendant son époux, si versé dans toutes les sciences transcendantes de la yoga‑māyā, l’innocente Devahūti fut pleinement comblée. Émue d’humilité et d’amour, le visage illuminé d’un sourire et d’un regard légèrement pudique, elle parla d’une voix étranglée.
It is said that if one is already engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and is rendering transcendental loving service to the Lord, then it can be supposed that he has finished all the recommended courses of austerity, penance, religion, sacrifice, mystic yoga and meditation. Devahūti’s husband was so expert in the transcendental science that there was nothing for him to argue about, and when she heard him speak she was confident that since he was very much advanced in devotional service he had already surpassed all transcendental educational activities. She had no doubt about the gifts offered by her husband; she knew that he was expert in offering such gifts, and when she understood that he was offering the greatest gift, she was very satisfied. She was overwhelmed with ecstatic love, and therefore she could not reply. Then, with faltering language, just like an attractive wife, she spoke the following words.
FAQs
This verse highlights humility (sampraśraya), affectionate devotion (praṇaya), modesty (vrīḍā), and gentle speech—inner qualities that make one receptive to spiritual guidance and dharmic life.
Having heard Kardama’s words and recognized his spiritual authority and yogic mastery, Devahūti became resolved and replied with respectful affection—expressing modesty and surrender appropriate to the sacred marriage context.
Speak with respect, listen carefully before deciding, and let relationships be guided by modesty, gratitude, and sincere affection rather than ego or harshness.