Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 64
Uddhava Meets the Gopīs: Bhramara-gītā and Kṛṣṇa’s Message of Separation
श्रीशुक उवाच अथ गोपीरनुज्ञाप्य यशोदां नन्दमेव च । गोपानामन्त्र्य दाशार्हो यास्यन्नारुरुहे रथम् ॥ ६४ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca atha gopīr anujñāpya yaśodāṁ nandam eva ca gopān āmantrya dāśārho yāsyann āruruhe ratham
Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Uddhava, the descendant of Daśārha, then took permission to leave from the gopīs and from mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja. He bade farewell to all the cowherd men and, about to depart, mounted his chariot.
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After completing his visit and taking leave of the gopīs, Yaśodā, Nanda, and the cowherd men, Uddhava prepares to depart and mounts his chariot.
As a respected guest and messenger connected to Kṛṣṇa, he honors Vraja’s elders and hosts by formally taking leave, reflecting Vedic etiquette and affectionate relationships in Kṛṣṇa-līlā.
Even spiritual missions should be carried out with humility, gratitude, and proper respect—taking leave properly and honoring those who have served and sheltered us.