Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 59
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
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ध्रुवाय पथि दृष्टाय तत्र तत्र पुरस्त्रिय: । सिद्धार्थाक्षतदध्यम्बुदूर्वापुष्पफलानि च ॥ ५८ ॥ उपजह्रु: प्रयुञ्जाना वात्सल्यादाशिष: सती: । शृण्वंस्तद्वल्गुगीतानि प्राविशद्भवनं पितु: ॥ ५९ ॥
dhruvāya pathi dṛṣṭāya tatra tatra pura-striyaḥ siddhārthākṣata-dadhy-ambu- dūrvā-puṣpa-phalāni ca
ドゥルヴァ・マハーラージャが道を進むと、近隣の貞淑な主婦たちがあちこちから集い、母のような慈愛で祝福しつつ、白い芥子、麦、凝乳、水、芽生えたドゥールヴァ草、果実と花を降らせた。彼女らの麗しい歌を聞きながら、ドゥルヴァは父王の宮殿へ入った。
FAQs
This verse lists mustard seeds, unbroken rice, yogurt, water, durvā grass, flowers, and fruits as auspicious offerings used to honor Dhruva Mahārāja.
Dhruva had returned as a spiritually accomplished devotee and celebrated prince; the women honored him with traditional auspicious articles as a sign of reverence and blessing.
Receive them respectfully with clean, simple offerings and a sincere heart—honor their devotion and create a sacred, appreciative atmosphere.