Shloka 10
Manu Offers Devahūti to Kardama; The Sage Accepts with a Devotional Vow
यदा तु भवत: शीलश्रुतरूपवयोगुणान् । अशृणोन्नारदादेषा त्वय्यासीत्कृतनिश्चया ॥ १० ॥
yadā tu bhavataḥ śīla- śruta-rūpa-vayo-guṇān aśṛṇon nāradād eṣā tvayy āsīt kṛta-niścayā
जब इसने नारद मुनि से आपके शील, विद्या, रूप, यौवन और अन्य गुण सुने, तभी इसने आपके प्रति दृढ़ निश्चय कर लिया।
The girl Devahūti did not personally see Kardama Muni, nor did she personally experience his character or qualities, since there was no social intercourse by which she could gain such understanding. But she heard about Kardama Muni from the authority of Nārada Muni. Hearing from an authority is a better experience than gaining personal understanding. She heard from Nārada Muni that Kardama Muni was just fit to be her husband; therefore she became fixed in her heart that she would marry him, and she expressed her desire to her father, who therefore brought her before him.
FAQs
This verse highlights character (śīla), learning (śruta), beauty (rūpa), youth/prime (vayaḥ), and good qualities (guṇa) as admirable traits that inspired firm acceptance.
Because Nārada described Kardama’s virtues and excellence, Devahūti’s mind became fixed with a clear, decisive intention to choose him.
Prioritize proven character, genuine knowledge, and consistent virtues over superficial impressions, and seek guidance from trustworthy, wise well-wishers.