Legend of Dhruva, the son of Uttanpada; he is unkindly treated by his father's second wife; applies to his mother; her advice; he resolves to engage in religious exercises; sees the seven Rishis, who recommend him to propitiate Vishnu - Verse 21
Vishnu Purana (GRETIL; M. M. Pathak critical edition) · 1 · Verse 11.21
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Sanskrit Original
तथापि दुःखं न भवान कर्तुम अर्हति पुत्रक यस्य यावत स तेनैव स्वेन तुष्यति बुद्धिमान ।।
tathāpi duḥkhaṃ na bhavān kartum arhati putraka yasya yāvat sa tenaiva svena tuṣyati buddhimān ||
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Yet, O son, you are not worthy of causing sorrow; as long as he is satisfied with his own, the wise one remains content.