Shloka 2

Kṛṣṇa Comforts His Parents, Restores Ugrasena, Studies with Sāndīpani, and Returns the Guru’s Son

Devanagari script

उवाच पितरावेत्य साग्रज: सात्वतर्षभ: । प्रश्रयावनत: प्रीणन्नम्ब तातेति सादरम् ॥ २ ॥

Transliteration

uvāca pitarāv etya sāgrajaḥ sātvatarṣabhaḥ praśrayāvanataḥ prīṇann amba tāteti sādaram

Translation

Tuhan Kṛṣṇa, yang termulia dalam kalangan Sātvata, mendekati ibu bapa-Nya bersama abang-Nya. Dengan rendah hati menundukkan kepala, Dia menyenangkan mereka dengan sapaan penuh hormat, “Ibu, Ayah,” lalu berkata demikian.

Synonyms

उवाचsaid

पितरौto the two parents

एत्यhaving approached

स-अग्रजःtogether with his elder brother

सात्वत-ऋषभःthe bull (best) among the Sātvatas

प्रश्रय-अवनतःbowed down in humility

प्रीणन्pleasing (them)

अम्बO mother

तातO father

इतिthus

स-आदरम्respectfully

Characters & Entities

Śrī Kṛṣṇa

Balarāma

Devakī

Vasudeva

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about respecting parents and elders?

This verse shows Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself bowing with humility and affection, addressing His parents respectfully—illustrating that honoring parents is integral to dharma and devotional character.

Why did Krishna address Devaki and Vasudeva as “Mother” and “Father” with such reverence?

After approaching them with Balarāma, Kṛṣṇa intentionally pleased them through humble conduct and loving address, reaffirming His filial duty and consoling their parental hearts.

Practical application of humility (praśraya) in modern life according to Bhagavatam?

Cultivate respectful speech, offer gratitude, and show genuine deference to parents, teachers, and elders—humility becomes a daily form of bhakti expressed through relationships.