Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 22
Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness
ईदृग्गृहं तत्पश्यन्तीं नातिप्रीतेन चेतसा । सर्वभूताशयाभिज्ञ: प्रावोचत्कर्दम: स्वयम् ॥ २२ ॥
īdṛg gṛhaṁ tat paśyantīṁ nātiprītena cetasā sarva-bhūtāśayābhijñaḥ prāvocat kardamaḥ svayam
Ao ver aquele palácio gigantesco e opulento, Devahūti não se alegrou no coração. Kardama Muni, que conhece o íntimo de todos os seres, compreendeu seus sentimentos e, pessoalmente, dirigiu-se à esposa assim.
Devahūti had spent a long time in the hermitage, not taking much care of her body. She was covered with dirt, and her clothing was not very nice. Kardama Muni was surprised that he could produce such a palace, and similarly his wife, Devahūti, was also astonished. How could she live in that opulent palace? Kardama Muni could understand her astonishment, and thus he spoke as follows.
FAQs
This verse shows Devahūti not feeling fully pleased even after seeing a splendid palace, indicating that inner fulfillment depends on spiritual purpose, not mere opulence.
Because he understood her inner mood and desires, Kardama personally addressed her, preparing to guide her beyond external arrangements toward deeper satisfaction.
The verse highlights empathetic awareness: noticing when someone is not truly content and responding with thoughtful guidance rather than assuming external comforts solve inner needs.