Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.71.11
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
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sarvataḥ bhadram
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auspicious from every side
Bhadra repeated with sarvataḥ — a plan is sound only when every quarter of dharma blesses it. The Vaiṣṇava test of action: does it carry consent from sādhu, śāstra and guru together?
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acyutam
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infallible
Acyuta — the name of Kṛṣṇa Himself — is here applied to Uddhava's proposal because it is Kṛṣṇa-aligned. A plan tuned to Kṛṣṇa shares His own non-falling quality.
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pratyapūjayan
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praised in response
Pūjā in plural — the elders 'pūjā-ed back.' Devotees recognising devotees is itself a form of worship; the council models the Vaiṣṇava sabhā in miniature.
Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī explains that the term acyutam indicates that Uddhava’s proposal was “fortified by logical reasoning.” Furthermore, Śukadeva Gosvāmī specifically indicates by the term yadu-vṛddhāḥ that it was the senior members, not the junior ones, who welcomed the proposal. Young princes such as Aniruddha did not like Uddhava’s proposal, since they were eager to fight Jarāsandha’s army immediately.
Narada, Krsna and the elder Yadavas approved of Uddahvas words which were faultess (acyuta) because of conclusive arguments. The elder Yadus approved, but the hint here is that Aniruddha and others younger Yadus, wanting to have war immediately, did not approve.
They responded to his wise words in a similar way (pratyapūjayan). Or they worshipped him at every moment. Respecting him they praised him saying, “Very good! Very good!” Nārada is mentioned first. He agreed, since his plan would be achieved. Kṛṣṇa is mentioned at the end, for whatever Uddhava said he was made to say by Kṛṣṇa. This was Kṛṣṇa’s proposal also. The elders are mentioned because of their importance.
Śukadeva calls out in joy at the agreement with Uddhava’s words. Or Nārada was shining (rājan) with joy. Their worship was a reflection of the actions which Uddhava recommended (pratipūjayan). Or they respected every word of what he said (prati). They uttered praise with affection. This avoids the possibility meaning that others returned a salutation, which is the usual meaning of pratyapūjayan. This showing special mercy to a person.
- Whose senior wisdom in my life have I been quietly overruling?
- When was the last time I deferred to elders even though my plan seemed bolder?
Nārada, the Yadu elders and Kṛṣṇa all endorsing Uddhava's plan is like several musicians independently tuning to the same śruti — when each elder confirms, the council's note rings as one.
My note
Source: vedabase.io