Shloka 19

Bhadrā and Mitravindā: The Fruits of Namaskāra, Pradakṣiṇā, Hari-nāma, and Śravaṇa of Bhāgavata Kathā

Devanagari script

कैकेयीति च नाम्ना सा त्वभवद्भद्रसंज्ञका / यस्माद्भद्रगुणैर्युक्ता भद्रा सा भद्रनामिका

Transliteration

kaikeyīti ca nāmnā sā tvabhavadbhadrasaṃjñakā / yasmādbhadraguṇairyuktā bhadrā sā bhadranāmikā

Translation

Bagaman Kaikeyī ang pangalan niya, nakilala siya bilang Bhadrā; sapagkat taglay niya ang mga mapalad na kabutihan, siya nga ay Bhadrā—may pangalang ‘Mapalad’.

Word by Word

• कैकेयी: Kaikeyī
• कैकेयी: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कैकेयी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• इति: thus (named)
• इति: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/quotative)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: इति (अव्यय)
• Form: उद्धरण/नामनिर्देश-अव्यय (quotative particle)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• नाम्ना: by name
• नाम्ना: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नामन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन

• सा: she
• सा: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारण/विरोधार्थक-अव्यय (particle: but/indeed)

• अभवत्: became/was
• अभवत्: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: लङ् (Imperfect), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• भद्र-संज्ञका: having the name ‘Bhadrā’
• भद्र-संज्ञका: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भद्र (प्रातिपदिक) + संज्ञक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; उपपद-तत्पुरुष (भद्रा संज्ञा यस्याः)

• यस्मात्: because/from which
• यस्मात्: Hetu (हेतु/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक, पञ्चमी (5th/Ablative), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• भद्र-गुणैः: with auspicious qualities
• भद्र-गुणैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भद्र (प्रातिपदिक) + गुण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; तत्पुरुष (good-qualities)

• युक्ता: endowed/connected
• युक्ता: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: युज् (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past passive participle), स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषण

• भद्रा: Bhadrā
• भद्रा: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• सा: she
• सा: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• भद्र-नामिका: named Bhadrā
• भद्र-नामिका: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भद्र (प्रातिपदिक) + नामिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (भद्रं नाम यस्याः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra in the Garuda Purana discourse frame)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: A name becomes meaningful when aligned with lived virtues; guṇa confers true identity beyond mere birth-name.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇa-karma as the basis of recognition (nāma-rūpa grounded in qualities); ethical cultivation as self-definition within saṃsāra.

Application: Prioritize character over labels—let reputation arise from consistent auspicious conduct (truthfulness, generosity, non-harm).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: janapada/kingdom (implied)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana narrative sections: recurring motif of guṇa-based praise and auspicious naming (general parallel)

Characters & Entities

• Kaikeyī
• Bhadrā

FAQs

What is the importance of the name ‘Bhadrā’ in this Garuda Purana verse?

The verse explains that ‘Bhadrā’ is not merely a label but an epithet earned through bhadra-guṇas—auspicious, noble qualities—showing how virtue defines identity.

How does this verse connect to Garuda Purana’s broader ethical teaching?

By linking a person’s recognized name to their conduct, it reinforces the Purana’s recurring theme that dharmic qualities (good conduct and auspicious virtues) shape one’s reputation and spiritual standing.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Cultivate ‘bhadra’ qualities—truthfulness, restraint, and benevolence—so that one’s character, not mere birth or title, becomes the basis of honor and remembrance.