Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 33

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

Devanagari script

तं द‍ृष्ट्वा भगवान् कृष्ण: सर्वलोकेश्वरेश्वर: । ववन्द उत्थित: शीर्ष्णा ससभ्य: सानुगो मुदा ॥ ३३ ॥

Transliteration

taṁ dṛṣṭvā bhagavān kṛṣṇaḥ sarva-lokeśvareśvaraḥ vavanda utthitaḥ śīrṣṇā sa-sabhyaḥ sānugo mudā

Translation

克里希纳至尊主乃诸世界主宰之主；他一见那罗陀牟尼到来，便欢喜起身，与群臣随从同起，俯首致敬，向大圣者行礼。

Synonyms

• tam: Him (Narada)
• tam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• dṛṣṭvā: having seen
• dṛṣṭvā: Purvakala-kriya (Action performed before main verb)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: dṛś (धातु)
• Form: Ktva Pratyaya (Gerund/Absolutive)

• bhagavān: The Lord (possessor of opulences)
• bhagavān: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhagavat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• kṛṣṇaḥ: Krishna
• kṛṣṇaḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kṛṣṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• sarva-lokeśvareśvaraḥ: The Lord of the lords of all worlds
• sarva-lokeśvareśvaraḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Krishna)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sarva-loka-īśvara-īśvara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• vavanda: bowed down/worshipped
• vavanda: Kriya (Verb/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vand (धातु)
• Form: Lit Lakara (Perfect), Parasmaipada (Arsha usage), Prathama Purusha, Singular

• utthitaḥ: risen up
• utthitaḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Krishna)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ud-sthā (धातु)
• Form: Kta Pratyaya (Past Participle), Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• śīrṣṇā: with (His) head
• śīrṣṇā: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śīrṣan (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

• sa-sabhyaḥ: along with the assembly members
• sa-sabhyaḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Krishna)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa-sabhya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• sa-anugaḥ: along with followers
• sa-anugaḥ: Visheshana (Adjective to Krishna)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sa-anuga (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular

• mudā: with joy
• mudā: Karana (Instrument/Manner)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mud (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular

Purport

This translation is based on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The word mudā indicates that Lord Kṛṣṇa was delighted to see that Nārada had arrived.

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Kṛṣṇa
• Nārada Muni

FAQs

Why did Krishna stand up and bow to Narada Muni in the Bhagavatam?

To teach by His own example that honoring great sages and devotees is essential; even though He is the Supreme Lord, He joyfully shows humility and proper Vaiṣṇava conduct.

What is the main lesson of Bhagavatam 10.70.33?

True greatness expresses itself as humility—Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Lord of all worlds, personally offers respect to Nārada, highlighting the exalted position of saintly devotees.

How can I apply this verse in modern life?

Practice respectful behavior toward spiritually mature people—stand up, listen attentively, and offer sincere honor—cultivating humility and devotion in daily interactions.