Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 34

Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya

Devanagari script

सभाजयित्वा विधिवत् कृतासनपरिग्रहम् । बभाषे सुनृतैर्वाक्यै: श्रद्धया तर्पयन् मुनिम् ॥ ३४ ॥

Transliteration

sabhājayitvā vidhi-vat kṛtāsana-parigraham babhāṣe sunṛtair vākyaiḥ śraddhayā tarpayan munim

Translation

नारदजी के आसन ग्रहण करने पर श्रीकृष्ण ने शास्त्र-विधि से मुनि का सत्कार किया और श्रद्धापूर्वक तृप्त करते हुए सत्य व मधुर वचन बोले।

Synonyms

• sabhājayitvā: having honored/worshipped
• sabhājayitvā: Purvakala-kriya
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sabhāj (धातु)
• Form: Ktva Pratyaya (Gerund), Causal sense

• vidhi-vat: according to scriptural rules
• vidhi-vat: Kriya-visheshana (Adverb)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: vidhi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tasil/Vat Pratyaya (Adverbial suffix)

• kṛta-āsana-parigraham: one who had accepted the offered seat
• kṛta-āsana-parigraham: Visheshana (Adjective to Munim)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kṛta-āsana-parigraha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• babhāṣe: spoke
• babhāṣe: Kriya (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: bhāṣ (धातु)
• Form: Lit Lakara (Perfect), Atmanepada, Prathama Purusha, Singular

• sunṛtaiḥ: with pleasant/truthful
• sunṛtaiḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Vakyaih)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sunṛta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• vākyaiḥ: with words
• vākyaiḥ: Karana (Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vākya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• śraddhayā: with faith/reverence
• śraddhayā: Karana (Manner)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śraddhā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• tarpayan: satisfying/pleasing
• tarpayan: Visheshana (Adjective to Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: tṛp (धातु)
• Form: Shatri Pratyaya (Present Participle), Causal, Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• munim: the sage (Narada)
• munim: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: muni (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Kṛṣṇa
• Nārada Muni

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about how to receive a saint or sage?

This verse shows that one should welcome a saint according to proper etiquette—offer honor, provide a respectful seat, and speak with sincere, truthful, gentle words.

Why did Krishna speak sweet and truthful words to Narada Muni?

Because Nārada is a revered sage and devotee; Kṛṣṇa, demonstrating ideal dharma and Vaiṣṇava conduct, pleased him through respectful reception and faithful speech.

Practical application of honoring guests and saints in modern life?

Practice respectful hospitality—give time, attention, and a proper place, and speak kindly and truthfully—especially toward spiritually advanced people and teachers.