Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 40
The Slaying of Narakāsura (Bhaumāsura), Rescue of the Princesses, and the Pārijāta Episode Begins
स्थापित: सत्यभामाया गृहोद्यानोपशोभन: । अन्वगुर्भ्रमरा: स्वर्गात् तद्गन्धासवलम्पटा: ॥ ४० ॥
sthāpitaḥ satyabhāmāyā gṛhodyānopaśobhanaḥ anvagur bhramarāḥ svargāt tad-gandhāsava-lampaṭāḥ
Nang maitanim, pinaganda ng punong pārijāta ang hardin ng palasyo ni Reyna Satyabhama; sumunod mula sa langit ang mga bubuyog na sabik sa bango at tamis ng katas nito.
FAQs
This verse describes the divine tree being installed in Satyabhāmā’s garden, so fragrant and celestial that even bees from heaven follow it, highlighting the otherworldly opulence surrounding Krishna’s līlā.
Śukadeva explains it was installed specifically to beautify Satyabhāmā’s home garden, showing Krishna’s affectionate reciprocation with His devotee-queen and the splendor of His pastimes.
It reminds devotees that divine beauty and “heavenly” attractions are ultimately meant to be connected to loving service—true fulfillment comes when opulence and enjoyment are centered on devotion to Bhagavān.