Shloka 34

Bhṛgu Tests the Trimūrti; Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna Visit Mahā-Viṣṇu and Recover the Brāhmaṇa’s Sons

Devanagari script

एवं विश्रम्भितो विप्र: फाल्गुनेन परन्तप । जगाम स्वगृहं प्रीत: पार्थवीर्यं निशामयन् ॥ ३४ ॥

Transliteration

evaṁ viśrambhito vipraḥ phālgunena parantapa jagāma sva-gṛhaṁ prītaḥ pārtha-vīryaṁ niśāmayan

Translation

Wahai penewas musuh, setelah diyakinkan oleh Phālguna (Arjuna) demikian, brāhmaṇa itu pulang ke rumahnya dengan gembira setelah mendengar pengisytiharan keperkasaan Pārtha.

Synonyms

• evam: thus
• evam: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: evam (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकार-अव्यय (adverb of manner)

• viśrambhitaḥ: having been reassured
• viśrambhitaḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject qualifier)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vi-śrambh (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (Past Passive Participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; अर्थ: ‘made confident/assured’

• vipraḥ: the brāhmaṇa
• vipraḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vipra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• phālgunena: by Phālguna (Arjuna)
• phālgunena: Karaṇa (करण/Instrument; agent in passive sense)
• Type: Noun
• Root: phālguna (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, एकवचन

• parantapa: O scorcher of foes
• parantapa: Sambodhana (सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: parantapa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन, एकवचन

• jagāma: went
• jagāma: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: gam (धातु)
• Form: लिट्, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• sva-gṛham: to his own home
• sva-gṛham: Karma (कर्म/Object/Goal)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sva + gṛha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; कर्मधारय (‘own house’)

• prītaḥ: pleased
• prītaḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject qualifier)
• Type: Verb
• Root: prī (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (PPP), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; अर्थ: ‘pleased’

• pārtha-vīryam: Pārtha’s prowess
• pārtha-vīryam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pārtha + vīrya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (‘valor of Pārtha’)

• niśāmayan: observing
• niśāmayan: Karta (कर्ता/Concomitant action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ni-śam (धातु)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त (Present Active Participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; अर्थ: ‘observing/considering’

Characters & Entities

• Phālguna (Arjuna)
• Pārtha (Arjuna)
• Brāhmaṇa

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about reassurance and faith in Krishna’s protection?

This verse shows the brāhmaṇa becoming confident and satisfied after Arjuna reassures him—illustrating how faith is strengthened when the Lord’s devotee gives protection and courage.

Why did the brāhmaṇa return home pleased after meeting Phālguna (Arjuna)?

Because Arjuna consoled him and demonstrated his capability; having witnessed Pārtha’s valor, the brāhmaṇa felt reassured and went home satisfied.

How can this teaching be applied in modern life?

Seek guidance from sincere devotees, accept reassurance grounded in dharma, and move forward with steadiness—confidence grows when supported by righteous counsel and genuine protection.