Shloka 17
Dhruva’s Humiliation, Sunīti’s Counsel, and Nārada’s Bhakti-Yoga Instruction
दीर्घं श्वसन्ती वृजिनस्य पार- मपश्यती बालकमाह बाला । मामङ्गलं तात परेषु मंस्था भुङ्क्ते जनो यत्परदु:खदस्तत् ॥ १७ ॥
dīrghaṁ śvasantī vṛjinasya pāram apaśyatī bālakam āha bālā māmaṅgalaṁ tāta pareṣu maṁsthā bhuṅkte jano yat para-duḥkhadas tat
Ela também suspirava longamente e não via remédio para aquela aflição. Sem encontrar saída, disse ao filho: Meu filho, não desejes o infausto para os outros; quem causa dor alheia, por fim colhe essa mesma dor.
FAQs
This verse teaches that one should not fix the cause of misfortune on others; suffering is ultimately the result of one’s own past actions, and harm done to others returns to the doer.
Dhruva was hurt and angry after being insulted; Suniti calmed him by redirecting him from blaming others to understanding karma and seeking a higher, devotional solution.
Instead of reacting with resentment, reflect on your own actions, avoid causing harm, and respond with self-discipline and spiritual focus—this reduces conflict and purifies character.