Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 14

Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya

Devanagari script

तावत् सूत उपानीय स्यन्दनं परमाद्भ‍ुतम् । सुग्रीवाद्यैर्हयैर्युक्तं प्रणम्यावस्थितोऽग्रत: ॥ १४ ॥

Transliteration

tāvat sūta upānīya syandanaṁ paramādbhutam sugrīvādyair hayair yuktaṁ praṇamyāvasthito ’grataḥ

Translation

此时，御者牵来极其奇妙的战车，套上以苏格利瓦等骏马。车夫向主顶礼后，侍立于前。

Synonyms

• tāvat: meanwhile / just then
• tāvat: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tāvat (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb of time

• sūtaḥ: the charioteer (Daruka)
• sūtaḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sūta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• upānīya: having brought near
• upānīya: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: upa + ā + nī (धातु)
• Form: Lyap Pratyaya (Absolutive)

• syandanam: chariot
• syandanam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: syandana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• parama-adbhutam: supremely wonderful
• parama-adbhutam: Visheshana (Adjective to syandanam)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: parama + adbhuta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• sugrīva-ādyaiḥ: headed by Sugriva (name of a horse)
• sugrīva-ādyaiḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to hayaiḥ)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sugrīva + ādya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• hayaiḥ: with horses
• hayaiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: haya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• yuktam: yoked / equipped
• yuktam: Visheshana (Adjective to syandanam)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: yuj (धातु)
• Form: Past Passive Participle (kta), Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• praṇamya: having bowed down
• praṇamya: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: pra + nam (धातु)
• Form: Lyap Pratyaya (Absolutive)

• avasthitaḥ: stood / situated
• avasthitaḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता) modifier
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ava + sthā (धातु)
• Form: Past Passive Participle (kta), Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• agrataḥ: in front
• agrataḥ: Adhikarana (Locative sense)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: agra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Adverb, Tasil Pratyaya

Characters & Entities

• Sūta (charioteer)
• Sugrīva (name of a horse)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna’s daily routine in Dvaraka?

In Canto 10, Chapter 70, Śukadeva describes how, as part of His daily activities, Kṛṣṇa is served with royal yet devotional etiquette—here, a charioteer brings His wondrous chariot and bows respectfully.

Who is speaking this verse about the charioteer bringing Krishna’s chariot?

Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating these events to Mahārāja Parīkṣit, describing the orderly, devotion-filled service arrangements in Dvārakā.

What is the practical application of this verse in modern life?

It highlights serving the Divine (and sacred duties) with humility and reverence—doing one’s role attentively, offering respect, and recognizing higher purpose behind daily work.