Shloka 8
Manu Offers Devahūti to Kardama; The Sage Accepts with a Devotional Vow
स भवान्दुहितृस्नेहपरिक्लिष्टात्मनो मम । श्रोतुमर्हसि दीनस्य श्रावितं कृपया मुने ॥ ८ ॥
sa bhavān duhitṛ-sneha- parikliṣṭātmano mama śrotum arhasi dīnasya śrāvitaṁ kṛpayā mune
हे महर्षि, कृपा करके मेरी विनती सुनिए। मेरी आत्मा पुत्री के स्नेह से व्याकुल है; मैं दीन होकर आपसे निवेदन करता हूँ।
When a disciple is perfectly in consonance with the spiritual master, having received his message and executed it perfectly and sincerely, he has a right to ask a particular favor from the spiritual master. Generally a pure devotee of the Lord or a pure disciple of a bona fide spiritual master does not ask any favor either from the Lord or the spiritual master, but even if there is a need to ask a favor from the spiritual master, one cannot ask that favor without satisfying him fully. Svāyambhuva Manu wanted to disclose his mind regarding the function he wanted to execute due to affection for his daughter.
FAQs
This verse shows Manu’s deep concern and responsibility for his daughter, approaching a saint humbly and requesting guidance with compassion and dharmic intent.
Manu’s affection and anxiety for Devahuti led him to approach Kardama Muni respectfully, asking the sage to hear his request regarding her future and marriage.
Approach important family decisions with humility, seek wise counsel, and communicate sincerely—without ego—especially when emotions and responsibility weigh heavily.