Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 29

Kardama Muni’s Mystic Opulence, Devahūti’s Rejuvenation, and the Turning Toward Fearlessness

Devanagari script

भूषणानि परार्ध्यानि वरीयांसि द्युमन्ति च । अन्नं सर्वगुणोपेतं पानं चैवामृतासवम् ॥ २९ ॥

Transliteration

bhūṣaṇāni parārdhyāni varīyāṁsi dyumanti ca annaṁ sarva-guṇopetaṁ pānaṁ caivāmṛtāsavam

Translation

随后她们以极其精妙珍贵、光辉闪耀的珠宝为她装饰，又奉上具足诸善德的食物，并献上名为“阿萨瓦姆”的甘甜微醺之饮。

Synonyms

• भूषणानि: ornaments
• भूषणानि: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भूषण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• परार्ध्यानि: most valuable
• परार्ध्यानि: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: परार्ध्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, बहुवचन; विशेषणम् (भूषणानि)

• वरीयांसि: better/superior
• वरीयांसि: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, बहुवचन; तुलनात्मक-रूपम् (comparative) विशेषणम् (भूषणानि)

• द्युमन्ति: shining
• द्युमन्ति: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्युमन्त् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, बहुवचन; विशेषणम् (भूषणानि)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• अन्नम्: food
• अन्नम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, एकवचन

• सर्वगुणोपेतम्: endowed with all qualities
• सर्वगुणोपेतम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व + गुण + उपेत (प्रातिपदिक/कृदन्त: उप-इ धातोः क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (सर्वैः गुणैः उपेतम्) विशेषणम् (अन्नम्)

• पानम्: drink
• पानम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• एव: indeed
• एव: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: निश्चय/अवधारण-अव्यय (particle of emphasis)

• अमृतासवम्: nectar-like liquor
• अमृतासवम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अमृत + आसव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया/प्रथमा, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (अमृतवत् आसवः / अमृतस्य आसवः)

Purport

Āsavam is an Āyur-vedic medical preparation; it is not a liquor. It is especially made from drugs and is meant to improve metabolism for the healthy condition of the body.

Characters & Entities

• Kardama Muni
• Devahūti

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about divine opulence in household life?

This verse describes priceless ornaments, excellent food, and nectar-like drink, showing that opulence can appear in a sanctified way within the Bhagavatam’s narratives—especially when connected to dharma and devotion.

Why is Śukadeva Gosvāmī describing ornaments, food, and nectar-like drink here?

In the context of Kardama Muni and Devahūti’s marriage narrative, Śukadeva highlights the extraordinary, almost celestial arrangements and comforts associated with their life, emphasizing the remarkable nature of the episode.

Practical application: how should a devotee view luxury and enjoyment today?

The takeaway is to value excellence without attachment—using comfort and resources responsibly, in gratitude, and in service to dharma and bhakti rather than as the goal of life.