Chaturtha Skandha Adhyaya 15 Shloka 26 - Srimad Bhagavatam | Malayalam | Vedapath

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Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 26

The Appearance and Coronation of King Pṛthu (Pṛthu-avatāra) and His Humble Refusal of Premature Praise

Devanagari script

वयं त्वविदिता लोके सूताद्यापि वरीमभि: । कर्मभि: कथमात्मानं गापयिष्याम बालवत् ॥ २६ ॥

Transliteration

vayaṁ tv aviditā loke sūtādyāpi varīmabhiḥ karmabhiḥ katham ātmānaṁ gāpayiṣyāma bālavat

Translation

ഹേ സൂതാദി ഭക്തജനങ്ങളേ, ഇതുവരെ ഞാൻ ശ്രേഷ്ഠകൃത്യങ്ങളാൽ ലോകത്തിൽ പ്രസിദ്ധനായിട്ടില്ല; കാരണം നിങ്ങൾ പാടിപ്പുകഴ്ത്താൻ പറ്റുന്ന ഒന്നും ഞാൻ ചെയ്തിട്ടില്ല. അപ്പോൾ കുട്ടികളെപ്പോലെ എന്റെ പ്രവർത്തികളെ പാടാൻ നിങ്ങളെ എങ്ങനെ ഏർപ്പെടുത്തും?

Synonyms

वयम्we

तुbut

अविदिताःunknown

लोकेin the world

सूत-आद्याःbards and the like

अपिeven

वरीमभिःby excellences

कर्मभिःby deeds

कथम्how?

आत्मानम्ourselves

गापयिष्यामshall cause (someone) to sing (of us)

बालवत्like children

Purport

Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports of the Fourth Canto, Fifteenth Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “King Pṛthu’s Appearance and Coronation.”

Characters & Entities

Sūta

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about seeking fame and recognition?

This verse shows King Pṛthu reflecting that mere desire for praise is childish; real renown should arise from superior, dharmic deeds rather than ego-driven self-promotion.

Why did King Pṛthu speak about being unknown in the world to Sūta and others?

In the narrative, Pṛthu addresses Sūta and those around him while considering how a ruler’s lasting reputation is established—through exemplary action—while also acknowledging the immaturity of craving praise.

Practical application of this shloka in modern life?

Focus on meaningful service and integrity; let recognition be a byproduct of consistent good work, and watch for the “childlike” impulse to seek validation.