Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 44
Dhruva’s Darśana, Transformative Prayers, and the Boon of the Dhruva-loka
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अथाजिघ्रन्मुहुर्मूर्ध्नि शीतैर्नयनवारिभि: । स्नापयामास तनयं जातोद्दाममनोरथ: ॥ ४४ ॥
athājighran muhur mūrdhni śītair nayana-vāribhiḥ snāpayām āsa tanayaṁ jātoddāma-manorathaḥ
随后，与杜鲁瓦大王的重逢满足了乌塔那帕达王久藏的心愿；因此他一再嗅闻杜鲁瓦的头顶，并以从眼中涌出的冰凉泪流为儿子沐浴。
By nature’s way, when a man cries, there may be two causes. When one cries in great happiness upon the fulfillment of some desire, the tears coming forth from the eyes are very cold and pleasing, whereas tears in times of distress are very hot.
FAQs
Out of overwhelming parental affection and relief—his hopes were fulfilled on seeing Dhruva returned, spiritually glorious, and safe—so his tears became a spontaneous offering of love.
Dhruva’s bhakti not only brought divine success but also healed worldly pain—his father’s heart melted, expressing purified affection and reconciliation.
It highlights that sincere spiritual practice can soften the heart and restore relationships—express love, humility, and gratitude rather than holding onto past hurt.