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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 3.22.10
यदा तु भवत: शीलश्रुतरूपवयोगुणान् ।
अशृणोन्नारदादेषा त्वय्यासीत्कृतनिश्चया ॥ १० ॥
yadā tu bhavataḥ śīla-
śruta-rūpa-vayo-guṇān
aśṛṇon nāradād eṣā
tvayy āsīt kṛta-niścayā
The moment she heard from the sage Nārada of your noble character, learning, beautiful appearance, youth and other virtues, she fixed her mind upon you.
Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.ioThree study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Devahūti heard from Nārada about Kardama Muni’s noble character, learning, appearance, youth and other virtues. She had not personally seen him or experienced his qualities.
The purport emphasizes that hearing from an authority is a better experience than gaining personal understanding. Devahūti trusted Nārada’s account of Kardama’s suitability.
After hearing, Devahūti became determined to marry Kardama and expressed her wish to her father. Her father therefore brought her before the sage.
Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.
Longing and service → Preparedness. Family devotion turns toward higher spiritual fulfillment.
Chapters 20–24 of Canto 3: Kardama, Devahūti, family and renunciation. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc
Kardama marries Devahūti with plans for later renunciation, and Manu returns home absorbed in Vāsudeva.
Back to this verse in chapter 3.22Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.
The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.
Īśānukathā · The science of God
Who is the Lord, and how do His devotees live? · Subject 7 of 10
Kīrtana · Hearing and chanting
Remembering the Lord through sacred sound. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “heard”, “hearing”
Vātsalya · Parental affection
Affection and protective concern for the Lord as a child. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “father”
Jñāna · Spiritual insight
Inquiry, revelation and discrimination between self and matter. · Theme in SB 3.22
In this verse: “understanding”
Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Whose guidance do I trust, and what makes that person a reliable authority?
For one important decision, identify a reliable authority to consult rather than relying only on your own impressions.
The story this chapter belongs to.
Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.
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