Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 5
Veṇu-gīta-āhvāna and the Gopīs’ Appeal: The Opening of Rāsa-līlā
दुहन्त्योऽभिययु: काश्चिद् दोहं हित्वा समुत्सुका: । पयोऽधिश्रित्य संयावमनुद्वास्यापरा ययु: ॥ ५ ॥
duhantyo ’bhiyayuḥ kāścid dohaṁ hitvā samutsukāḥ payo ’dhiśritya saṁyāvam anudvāsyāparā yayuḥ
Some of the gopīs were milking cows when they heard Kṛṣṇa’s flute. They stopped milking and went off to meet Him. Some left milk curdling on the stove, and others left cakes burning in the oven.
The eagerness of these cowherd girls, so lovingly devoted to young Kṛṣṇa, is shown here.
FAQs
Because Kṛṣṇa’s call awakened overpowering love in them, and their eagerness to meet Him made ordinary duties seem secondary.
It shows devotion so single-pointed that even essential household tasks are left behind when the Lord calls—love becomes the highest priority.
By making time for sincere sādhana and remembrance of Kṛṣṇa even amid responsibilities—responding to spiritual priorities without procrastination.