Shloka 8
Gokula’s Wonder, Kṛṣṇa’s Bhakta-vaśyatā, the Move to Vṛndāvana, and the Slaying of Vatsāsura and Bakāsura
बिभर्ति क्वचिदाज्ञप्त: पीठकोन्मानपादुकम् । बाहुक्षेपं च कुरुते स्वानां च प्रीतिमावहन् ॥ ८ ॥
bibharti kvacid ājñaptaḥ pīṭhakonmāna-pādukam bāhu-kṣepaṁ ca kurute svānāṁ ca prītim āvahan
أحيانًا كانت يَشودا وصديقاتها من الغوبيات يقلن: «هاتِ هذا، هاتِ ذاك»، فيأمرنه بلوحٍ خشبي أو نعلٍ خشبي أو إناء قياس. فيحاول كريشنا حملها، وأحيانًا كأنه لا يقدر فيكتفي بلمسها ويقف؛ ولإدخال السرور على أهله كان يلوّح بذراعيه مُظهرًا قوته.
FAQs
This verse describes how child Kṛṣṇa would sometimes follow instructions—carrying small household items like a seat, measuring rod, or sandals—charming His family and the Vraja residents and increasing their affection.
To highlight Kṛṣṇa’s bāla-līlā: the Supreme Lord voluntarily acts like a simple village child, delighting His devotees through intimate, humanlike pastimes that deepen their parental and familial love.
Serve cheerfully even in small tasks, and cultivate loving relationships through simple, sincere acts—seeing devotion not only in grand rituals but also in everyday service done with affection.