Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 29
Kṛṣṇa Arrives at Kuṇḍina and Abducts Rukmiṇī
Rukmiṇī-haraṇa Prelude
सा तं प्रहृष्टवदनमव्यग्रात्मगतिं सती । आलक्ष्य लक्षणाभिज्ञा समपृच्छच्छुचिस्मिता ॥ २९ ॥
sā taṁ prahṛṣṭa-vadanam avyagrātma-gatiṁ satī ālakṣya lakṣaṇābhijñā samapṛcchac chuci-smitā
Nang makita ni Rukmiṇī, ang banal at bihasa sa pagbasa ng mga palatandaan, ang masayang mukha at payapang kilos ng brāhmaṇa, nagtanong siya na may dalisay na ngiti.
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This verse notes that Rukmiṇī is “lakṣaṇābhijñā,” skilled in recognizing auspicious indications, and she observes the messenger’s calm, joyful demeanor as a favorable sign before inquiring further.
Rukmiṇī had sent him to Kṛṣṇa; seeing him return composed and pleased suggested success, so she gently asked for the outcome—whether Kṛṣṇa had accepted her appeal.
A devotee can cultivate steadiness and clarity—doing one’s duty without anxiety—so that one’s speech and actions reflect inner composure and faith in Bhagavān’s guidance.