Srimad Bhagavatam — Prathama Skandha, Shloka 15
The Departure of Lord Kṛṣṇa from Hastināpura
मृदङ्गशङ्खभेर्यश्च वीणापणवगोमुखा: । धुन्धुर्यानकघण्टाद्या नेदुर्दुन्दुभयस्तथा ॥ १५ ॥
mṛdaṅga-śaṅkha-bheryaś ca vīṇā-paṇava-gomukhāḥ dhundhury-ānaka-ghaṇṭādyā nedur dundubhayas tathā
While the Lord was departing from the palace of Hastināpura, different types of drums — like the mṛdaṅga, dhola, nagra, dhundhurī and dundubhi — and flutes of different types, the vīṇā, gomukha and bherī, all sounded together to show Him honor.
FAQs
It describes the auspicious celebration as many traditional instruments—conchs, drums, vīṇā and others—resound together while Lord Krishna departs for Dvārakā.
Sūta Gosvāmī narrates these events to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya, describing the atmosphere surrounding Krishna’s departure.
It highlights creating an uplifting devotional atmosphere—through kīrtana, sacred sound, and heartfelt celebration—when remembering or serving Krishna.