Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 19
Garga Muni Names Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma; the Butter-Thief Pastimes; Yaśodā Sees the Universe in Kṛṣṇa’s Mouth
तस्मान्नन्दात्मजोऽयं ते नारायणसमो गुणै: । श्रिया कीर्त्यानुभावेन गोपायस्व समाहित: ॥ १९ ॥
tasmān nandātmajo ’yaṁ te nārāyaṇa-samo guṇaiḥ śriyā kīrtyānubhāvena gopāyasva samāhitaḥ
In conclusion, therefore, O Nanda Mahārāja, this child of yours is as good as Nārāyaṇa. In His transcendental qualities, opulence, name, fame and influence, He is exactly like Nārāyaṇa. You should all raise this child very carefully and cautiously.
In this verse, the word nārāyaṇa-samaḥ is significant. Nārāyaṇa has no equal. He is asamordhva: no one is equal to Him, and no one is greater than He is. As stated in śāstra:
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It states that Nanda’s son possesses qualities equal to Nārāyaṇa—recognized through His splendor, fame, and extraordinary potency—indicating His supreme divinity even in childhood.
After naming the child and hinting at His divine nature and greatness, Garga Muni advises vigilant protection because powerful forces opposed to the Lord would seek to harm Him during His Vraja pastimes.
By guarding one’s devotion—maintaining steady sādhana, avoiding distractions and offenses, and creating a home and routine centered on Krishna so bhakti is carefully preserved.