Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.16.9
आप्याययत्यसौ लोकं वदनामृतमूर्तिना ।
सानुरागावलोकेन विशदस्मितचारुणा ॥ ९ ॥
āpyāyayaty asau lokaṁ
[aapyaayayaty asau lokam]
vadanāmṛta-mūrtinā
[vadanaamrita-moortinaa]
sānurāgāvalokena
[saanuraagaavalokena]
viśada-smita-cāruṇā
[vishada-smita-chaarunaa]
Word-for-word
āpyāyayati
—
enhances
asau
—
he
lokam
—
the whole world
vadana
—
by his face
amṛta-mūrtinā
—
moonlike
sa-anurāga
—
affectionate
avalokena
—
with glances
viśada
—
bright
smita
—
smiling
cāruṇā
—
beautiful.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
āpyāyayaty asau lokaṁ
āpyāyayati
enhances
asau
he
lokam
the whole world
vadanāmṛta-mūrtinā
vadana
by his face
amṛta-mūrtinā
moonlike
sānurāgāvalokena
sa-anurāga
affectionate
avalokena
with glances
viśada-smita-cāruṇā
viśada
bright
smita
smiling
cāruṇā
beautiful.
This King, Pṛthu Mahārāja, by virtue of his affectionate glances and beautiful moonlike face, which is always smiling with great affection for the citizens, will enhance everyone’s peaceful life.
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura
Gauḍīya
Translation
He pleases the world by his moon-like face, his affectionate glance and charming, cheerful smile.
His face is like the moon (amṛta-mūrtinā). This verse explains how he holds the body of the moon within himself.
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Personal Guidance
His moonlike face and affectionate glances will enhance everyone's peace. The leader's countenance is itself a public good; soft gaze de-escalates whole rooms.
Reflection Questions
- What does my face do to the rooms I enter?
- Where could a more affectionate glance from me change someone's whole day?
My note
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