Shloka 55

Kurukṣetra Pilgrimage: Sages Praise Kṛṣṇa; Vasudeva Inquires on Karma; Viṣṇu-yajña Performed

Devanagari script

बन्धून् सदारान् ससुतान् पारिबर्हेण भूयसा । विदर्भकोशलकुरून् काशिकेकयसृञ्जयान् ॥ ५५ ॥ सदस्यर्त्विक्सुरगणान् नृभूतपितृचारणान् । श्रीनिकेतमनुज्ञाप्य शंसन्त: प्रययु: क्रतुम् ॥ ५६ ॥

Transliteration

bandhūn sa-dārān sa-sutān pāribarheṇa bhūyasā vidarbha-kośala-kurūn kāśi-kekaya-sṛñjayān

Translation

Với lễ vật dồi dào, Vasudeva tôn vinh thân quyến mình—cùng vợ con họ—và cả vương tộc các xứ Vidarbha, Kosala, Kuru, Kāśī, Kekaya, Sṛñjaya; các thành viên hội chúng, các ṛtvik, chư thiên làm chứng, loài người, các linh thể, tổ tiên và các Cāraṇa. Rồi xin phép Đức Kṛṣṇa—nơi nương tựa của Śrī—mọi khách đều ra đi, miệng ca tụng vinh quang tế lễ của Vasudeva.

Synonyms

• bandhūn: relatives/friends
• bandhūn: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bandhu (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• sa-dārān: along with their wives
• sa-dārān: Visheshana (Adjective/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa-dāra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• sa-sutān: along with their sons
• sa-sutān: Visheshana (Adjective/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa-suta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• pāribarheṇa: with dowry/gifts/paraphernalia
• pāribarheṇa: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pāribarha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• bhūyasā: abundant/plentiful
• bhūyasā: Visheshana (Adjective/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: bhūyas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• vidarbha-kośala-kurūn: the kings of Vidarbha, Kosala, and Kuru
• vidarbha-kośala-kurūn: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vidarbha-kośala-kuru (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

• kāśi-kekaya-sṛñjayān: the kings of Kashi, Kekaya, and Srinjaya
• kāśi-kekaya-sṛñjayān: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kāśi-kekaya-sṛñjaya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural

Characters & Entities

• Kṛṣṇa
• Balarāma
• Yādavas
• Kurūs
• Vidarbhas
• Kośalās
• Kāśīs
• Kekayas
• Sṛñjayas

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about honoring relatives and guests?

This verse highlights dharmic hospitality—honoring relatives and visiting kings with abundant gifts and provisions, showing respect and goodwill in sacred gatherings.

Why were so many kingdoms mentioned in Canto 10 Chapter 84?

Because Kurukṣetra had become a major sacred assembly where many royal lineages and regions gathered, and the narrative emphasizes the broad, pan-Indian fellowship around Kṛṣṇa’s presence.

How can devotees apply the teaching of this verse in modern life?

Practice respectful generosity—welcome family and guests, share resources according to capacity, and maintain harmonious relationships, especially during spiritual or family gatherings.