Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 46
Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya
श्रीभगवानुवाच त्वं हि न: परमं चक्षु: सुहृन्मन्त्रार्थतत्त्ववित् । अथात्र ब्रूह्यनुष्ठेयं श्रद्दध्म: करवाम तत् ॥ ४६ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca tvaṁ hi naḥ paramaṁ cakṣuḥ suhṛn mantrārtha-tattva-vit athātra brūhy anuṣṭheyaṁ śraddadhmaḥ karavāma tat
The Personality of Godhead said: You are indeed Our best eye and closest friend, for you know perfectly the relative value of various kinds of counsel. Therefore please tell Us what should be done in this situation. We trust your judgment and shall do as you say.
FAQs
This verse shows Lord Kṛṣṇa honoring a trusted well-wisher as “our highest vision,” and asking him to state what should be done—teaching that wise, truth-knowing counsel should be sought and faithfully followed.
In the narrative context of Kṛṣṇa’s royal duties in Dvārakā, He acknowledges the advisor as a true friend who understands the real meaning of counsel, and thus requests clear direction on the proper course of action.
Seek guidance from a genuine well-wisher who understands principles and consequences, then act with steadiness—faithfully implementing what is right rather than acting impulsively.