Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 44
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
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अथाजिघ्रन्मुहुर्मूर्ध्नि शीतैर्नयनवारिभि: । स्नापयामास तनयं जातोद्दाममनोरथ: ॥ ४४ ॥
athājighran muhur mūrdhni śītair nayana-vāribhiḥ snāpayām āsa tanayaṁ jātoddāma-manorathaḥ
やがてドゥルヴァ・マハーラージャとの再会は、ウッターナパーダ王の長年の願いを満たした。王は何度もドゥルヴァの頭頂に顔を寄せて香りを吸い、目からあふれる冷たい涙の流れで息子を濡らし、まるで沐浴させた。
By nature’s way, when a man cries, there may be two causes. When one cries in great happiness upon the fulfillment of some desire, the tears coming forth from the eyes are very cold and pleasing, whereas tears in times of distress are very hot.
FAQs
Out of overwhelming parental affection and relief—his hopes were fulfilled on seeing Dhruva returned, spiritually glorious, and safe—so his tears became a spontaneous offering of love.
Dhruva’s bhakti not only brought divine success but also healed worldly pain—his father’s heart melted, expressing purified affection and reconciliation.
It highlights that sincere spiritual practice can soften the heart and restore relationships—express love, humility, and gratitude rather than holding onto past hurt.