314 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 4, Ch. 8
PURPORT

When Dhruva Maharaja refused to accept the brahminical instruction of
Narada Muni, naturally the next question would be what sort of instruction
he wanted. So, even before Narada Muni asked, Dhruva Maharaja expressed
his heartfelt desire. His father, of course, was the emperor of the entire
world, and his grandfather, Lord Brahma, was the creator of the universe.
Dhruva Maharaja expressed his desire to possess a kingdom better than
those of his father and grandfather. He frankly stated that he wanted a
kingdom which had no competitor within the three worlds, namely the
higher, middle and lower planetary systems. The greatest personality within
this universe is Lord Brahma, and Dhruva Maharaja wanted a position even
greater than his. Ile wanted to take advantage of Narada Muni’s presence
because he knew very well that if Narada Muni, the greatest devotee of
Lord Krsna, could bless him or show him the path, then certainly he would
be able to occupy a more exalted position than any person within the
three worlds. Thus he wanted help from Naradaji to achieve that position.
Dhruva Maharaja wanted a position greater than that of Brahma. This was
practically an impossible proposition, but by pleasing the Supreme Person-
ality of Godhead a devotee can achieve even the impossible.

One particular point mentioned here is that Dhruva Maharaja wanted to
occupy an exalted position not by hookjor by crook, but by honest means.
This indicates that if Krsna offered him such a position, then he would
accept it. That is the nature of a devotee. He may desire material gain, but
he accepts it only if Krsna offers it. Dhruva Maharaja was sorry to refuse
the instruction of Narada Muni; therefore he requested him to be merciful
to him by showing a path by which he could fulfill his mind’s desires.

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aad Aa ATTA ASH: TARA: |
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niinam bhavan bhagavato
yo “nga-jah paramesthinah
vitudann atate vinam
hitaya jagato’rkavat

niinam—certainly; bhavan—your honor; bhagavatah—of the Lord; yah—

that which; anga-jah—born from the body; paramesthinah—Lord Brahma;
