Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 40
The Murder of Satrājit and the Recovery of the Syamantaka Jewel
एवं सामभिरालब्ध: श्वफल्कतनयो मणिम् । आदाय वाससाच्छन्न: ददौ सूर्यसमप्रभम् ॥ ४० ॥
evaṁ sāmabhir ālabdhaḥ śvaphalka-tanayo maṇim ādāya vāsasācchannaḥ dadau sūrya-sama-prabham
भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण के साम-भरे वचनों से लज्जित होकर श्वफल्क का पुत्र (अक्रूर) वस्त्र में छिपाया हुआ सूर्य-सम तेजस्वी मणि निकाल लाया और प्रभु को दे दिया।
We can see in this chapter how a valuable jewel caused so much intrigue, violence and suffering. This is certainly a good lesson for those who desire a trouble-free spiritual life.
FAQs
This verse states that Akrūra, pacified by conciliatory speech, took the sun-like Syamantaka jewel, concealed it in cloth, and handed it over—signifying its return.
In the narrative of Canto 10 Chapter 57, Akrūra is persuaded through peace-making words and the situation is resolved by returning the jewel, restoring harmony and removing suspicion.
The verse highlights how calm, conciliatory communication can de-escalate conflict and lead to rightful resolution without further hostility.