Shloka 49
Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
पतिं सा प्रव्रजिष्यन्तं तदालक्ष्योशतीबहि: । स्मयमाना विक्लवेन हृदयेन विदूयता ॥ ४९ ॥
patiṁ sā pravrajiṣyantaṁ tadālakṣyośatī bahiḥ smayamānā viklavena hṛdayena vidūyatā
ਜਦੋਂ ਉਸ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਘਰ ਛੱਡਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਦੇਖਿਆ, ਉਹ ਬਾਹਰੋਂ ਮੁਸਕਰਾਈ; ਪਰ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ ਉਸ ਦਾ ਦਿਲ ਘਬਰਾਹਟ ਅਤੇ ਦੁੱਖ ਨਾਲ ਤੜਪ ਉਠਿਆ।
Kardama Muni finished his household affairs quickly by his mystic power. The building of the castle in the air, traveling all over the universe with his wife in the company of beautiful girls, and begetting of children were finished, and now, according to his promise to leave home for his real concern of spiritual realization after impregnating his wife, he was about to go away. Seeing her husband about to leave, Devahūti was very disturbed, but to satisfy her husband she was smiling. The example of Kardama Muni should be understood very clearly; a person whose main concern is Kṛṣṇa consciousness, even if he is entrapped in household life, should always be ready to leave household enticement as soon as possible.
FAQs
This verse shows a devotee’s heart: even while maintaining composure, separation from a beloved, saintly husband creates inner burning—viraha that can intensify sincerity and dependence on the Lord.
Kardama was preparing to depart after completing his household duties; Devahuti, deeply devoted and dependent on his guidance, tried to smile but felt intense grief at the impending separation.
Do one’s duty with dignity outwardly, but acknowledge inner emotions honestly; channel the pain of separation or change into prayer, steadiness, and spiritual focus rather than resentment.