Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 51
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
तां शशंसुर्जना राज्ञीं दिष्टया ते पुत्र आर्तिहा । प्रतिलब्धश्चिरं नष्टो रक्षिता मण्डलं भुव: ॥ ५१ ॥
tāṁ śaśaṁsur janā rājñīṁ diṣṭyā te putra ārti-hā pratilabdhaś ciraṁ naṣṭo rakṣitā maṇḍalaṁ bhuvaḥ
Os moradores do palácio louvaram a rainha: “Ó rainha, que boa fortuna! Teu amado filho é o destruidor das aflições. Estava perdido há muito tempo e agora voltou; assim, parece que ele poderá proteger-te por longo tempo e pôr fim às tuas dores materiais.”
FAQs
This verse highlights the king as “rakṣitā maṇḍalaṁ bhuvaḥ”—the protector of the realm—showing that rulership is meant for safeguarding people and upholding dharma.
Because Dhruva had been lost for a long time and was safely recovered; the citizens saw his return as divine good fortune and as a hopeful sign that he would protect the kingdom.
Cultivate devotion and responsibility so your presence reduces others’ anxiety—through protection, reliability, and compassionate service within your family, workplace, and community.