Shloka 28

Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages

Devanagari script

स तेन समनुज्ञात: सुहृद्भ‍िश्चानुमोदित: । आययौ द्वारकां भूय: सात्यकिप्रमुखैर्वृत: ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

sa tena samanujñātaḥ suhṛdbhiś cānumoditaḥ āyayau dvārakāṁ bhūyaḥ sātyaki-pramakhair vṛtaḥ

Translation

Kemudian, setelah mendapat keizinan Arjuna dan persetujuan para kerabat serta sahabat yang baik hati, Śrī Kṛṣṇa kembali ke Dvārakā, diiringi Sātyaki dan rombongan-Nya.

Synonyms

• सः: he
• सः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• तेन: by him
• तेन: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया, एकवचन; ‘अग्निना/तेन’ इत्यर्थे (by him/that one)

• समनुज्ञातः: having been duly permitted
• समनुज्ञातः: कर्म (Karma; patient in passive sense)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सम्-अनु-√ज्ञा (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘सः’ इत्यस्य विशेषण; ‘सम्यगनुज्ञात’ = duly permitted

• सुहृद्भिः: by friends
• सुहृद्भिः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुहृद् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय (Conjunctive)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय (conjunction)

• अनुमोदितः: approved/encouraged
• अनुमोदितः: कर्म (Karma; patient in passive sense)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अनु-√मुद् (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘सः’ इत्यस्य विशेषण

• आययौ: returned/went
• आययौ: क्रिया (Kriyā/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: आ-√या (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• द्वारकाम्: to Dvārakā
• द्वारकाम्: कर्म (Karma/Goal as object of motion)
• Type: Noun
• Root: द्वारका (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; नगरनाम

• भूयः: again
• भूयः: क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: भूयस् (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; पुनरर्थक क्रियाविशेषण (adverb: again)

• सात्यकिप्रमुखैः: with Sātyaki and others as leaders
• सात्यकिप्रमुखैः: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument/Association)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सात्यकि + प्रमुख (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; ‘सात्यकिः प्रमुखः येषाम्’ इत्यर्थे (with Sātyaki as chief)

• वृतः: surrounded
• वृतः: कर्म (Karma; patient in passive sense)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √वृ (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त); पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; ‘सः’ इत्यस्य विशेषण; ‘परिवृत’ = surrounded

Characters & Entities

• Sātyaki
• Dvārakā

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna returning to Dvaraka?

This verse describes the Lord’s return to Dvārakā after receiving formal leave and the affectionate approval of well-wishing friends, emphasizing His orderly, relational dealings even in divine pastimes.

Why is Satyaki mentioned as accompanying Krishna?

Sātyaki is highlighted as a foremost companion, indicating Krishna’s return was attended by prominent Yādava protectors and associates, underscoring His royal stature and the devotion of His entourage.

Practical application of this verse in modern life?

Seek blessings and maintain goodwill when transitioning between duties—leave with permission, return with gratitude, and keep the company of supportive, dharmic friends.