Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 25
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
ततो गन्तासि मत्स्थानं सर्वलोकनमस्कृतम् । उपरिष्टादृषिभ्यस्त्वं यतो नावर्तते गत: ॥ २५ ॥
tato gantāsi mat-sthānaṁ sarva-loka-namaskṛtam upariṣṭād ṛṣibhyas tvaṁ yato nāvartate gataḥ
பின்னர் இந்த உடலை விட்டு நீ என் தாமத்திற்குச் செல்வாய்; அதை எல்லா லோகங்களின் வாசிகளும் வணங்குகின்றனர். அது சப்தரிஷிகளின் லோகங்களுக்கும் மேலே அமைந்துள்ளது; அங்கு சென்றவன் மீண்டும் இவ்வுலகிற்கு திரும்ப வேண்டியதில்லை.
In this verse the word nāvartate is very significant. The Lord says, “You will not come back to this material world, for you will reach mat-sthānam, My abode.” Therefore Dhruvaloka, or the polestar, is the abode of Lord Viṣṇu within this material world. Upon it there is an ocean of milk, and within that ocean there is an island known as Śvetadvīpa. It is clearly indicated that this planet is situated above the seven planetary systems of the ṛṣis, and because this planet is Viṣṇuloka, it is worshiped by all other planetary systems. It may be questioned here what will happen to the planet known as Dhruvaloka at the time of the dissolution of this universe. The answer is simple: Dhruvaloka remains, like other Vaikuṇṭhalokas beyond this universe. Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has commented in this connection that the very word nāvartate indicates that this planet is eternal.
FAQs
This verse states that one who is granted the Lord’s own abode (mat-sthāna) goes to a realm revered by all and, after reaching it, does not return to material existence.
Lord Vishnu blessed Dhruva for his steadfast devotion, assuring him of the supreme destination—His own abode—surpassing even the attainments of great sages.
Cultivate steady, goal-focused bhakti—regular prayer, remembrance, and disciplined living—trusting that sincere devotion leads beyond temporary achievements to lasting spiritual fulfillment.