—json {

  "name":"SB 8.12.3",
  "h1":"SB 8.12.3",
  "label":"Text 3",
  "title":"Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 8.12.3",
  "description":"The Supreme Personality of Godhead welcomed Lord Śiva and Umā with great respect, and after being seated comfortably, Lord Śiva duly worshiped the Lord and smilingly spoke as follows."

} —

SB 8.12.3

Text

sabhājito bhagavatā
sādaraṁ somayā bhavaḥ
sūpaviṣṭa uvācedaṁ
pratipūjya smayan harim

Synonyms

sabhājitaḥ—well received; bhagavatā—by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu; sa-ādaram—with great respect (as befitting Lord Śiva); sa-umayā—with Umā; bhavaḥ—Lord Śambhu (Lord Śiva); su-upaviṣṭaḥ—being comfortably situated; uvāca—said; idam—this; pratipūjya—offering respect; smayan—smiling; harim—unto the Lord.

Translation

The Supreme Personality of Godhead welcomed Lord Śiva and Umā with great respect, and after being seated comfortably, Lord Śiva duly worshiped the Lord and smilingly spoke as follows.