Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 39
Uddhava Meets the Gopīs: Bhramara-gītā and Kṛṣṇa’s Message of Separation
गोप्य ऊचु: दिष्ट्याहितो हत: कंसो यदूनां सानुगोऽघकृत् । दिष्ट्याप्तैर्लब्धसर्वार्थै: कुशल्यास्तेऽच्युतोऽधुना ॥ ३९ ॥
gopya ūcuḥ diṣṭyāhito hataḥ kaṁso yadūnāṁ sānugo ’gha-kṛt diṣṭyāptair labdha-sarvārthaiḥ kuśaly āste ’cyuto ’dhunā
The gopīs said: It is very good that Kaṁsa, the enemy and persecutor of the Yadus, has now been killed, along with his followers. And it is also very good that Lord Acyuta is living happily in the company of His well-wishing friends and relatives, whose every desire is now fulfilled.
FAQs
This verse remembers Kaṁsa as a sinful enemy of the Yadus who was slain with his followers, highlighting divine protection: when the Lord acts, adharma is removed and His devotees are safeguarded.
In separation, the gopīs track Kṛṣṇa’s life in Mathurā and Dvārakā; they acknowledge His victory over Kaṁsa and His wellbeing among the Yadus, even as their own hearts ache without Him.
Practice seeing the Lord’s protection in events—offer gratitude for the removal of obstacles and pray for the wellbeing of devotees—while keeping loving remembrance of Kṛṣṇa at the center.