Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 9
Nanda Mahārāja Celebrates Kṛṣṇa’s Birth; Vasudeva Warns of Danger
गोप्यश्चाकर्ण्य मुदिता यशोदाया: सुतोद्भवम् । आत्मानं भूषयांचक्रुर्वस्त्राकल्पाञ्जनादिभि: ॥ ९ ॥
gopyaś cākarṇya muditā yaśodāyāḥ sutodbhavam ātmānaṁ bhūṣayāṁ cakrur vastrākalpāñjanādibhiḥ
The gopī wives of the cowherd men were very pleased to hear that mother Yaśodā had given birth to a son, and they began to decorate themselves very nicely with proper dresses, ornaments, black ointment for the eyes, and so on.
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This verse says the gopīs heard of Yaśodā’s childbirth and, filled with joy, dressed and adorned themselves—showing their eagerness to participate in the auspicious celebration in Vraja.
In the Vraja narrative, adorning oneself is part of preparing to go and offer blessings, affection, and festive participation—an expression of communal love and devotion around Krishna’s appearance.
It teaches celebrating sacred occasions with heartfelt enthusiasm and thoughtful preparation—showing up beautifully (externally and internally) to serve, support, and honor devotional community events.