Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 39
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
Pole Star
सदश्वं रथमारुह्य कार्तस्वरपरिष्कृतम् । ब्राह्मणै: कुलवृद्धैश्च पर्यस्तोऽमात्यबन्धुभि: ॥ ३९ ॥ शङ्खदुन्दुभिनादेन ब्रह्मघोषेण वेणुभि: । निश्चक्राम पुरात्तूर्णमात्मजाभीक्षणोत्सुक: ॥ ४० ॥
sad-aśvaṁ ratham āruhya kārtasvara-pariṣkṛtam brāhmaṇaiḥ kula-vṛddhaiś ca paryasto ’mātya-bandhubhiḥ
随后，乌塔那帕达王登上由良马牵引、以金饰雕工装点的战车；博学的婆罗门、族中长老、官员、重臣与亲友环绕随行。伴着法螺、战鼓、笛声与吠陀真言的吉祥诵唱，他急速出城，满怀渴望要再见爱子容颜。
FAQs
This verse shows the king moving forward under the guidance and presence of brāhmaṇas and respected family elders, highlighting that righteous leadership is supported by spiritual counsel and tradition.
The narration depicts a formal royal departure: ministers, relatives, and elders accompany the king both as duty and as a sign of social order and support for his mission.
Seek wise guidance, respect seniors and teachers, and keep one’s responsibilities aligned with dharma—moving forward with good counsel rather than pride or isolation.