Shloka 28
The Killing of Ariṣṭāsura and Kaṁsa’s Plot to Summon Kṛṣṇa
भो भो दानपते मह्यं क्रियतां मैत्रमादृत: । नान्यस्त्वत्तो हिततमो विद्यते भोजवृष्णिषु ॥ २८ ॥
bho bho dāna-pate mahyaṁ kriyatāṁ maitram ādṛtaḥ nānyas tvatto hitatamo vidyate bhoja-vṛṣṇiṣu
يا أكرورا، يا صاحب السخاء، تفضّل عليّ بعملٍ وديٍّ إكرامًا. فبين البهوجا والڤرِشني لا يوجد من هو أحرص على خيرنا منك.
FAQs
It is an earnest address—“O generous lord”—used to respectfully petition someone for favor and goodwill, expressing urgency and humility.
In the Mathurā narrative, Akrūra is navigating delicate relationships between the Bhojas and Vṛṣṇis; he presents himself as a trustworthy well-wisher, seeking honored friendship to accomplish his mission peacefully.
It teaches respectful communication and relationship-building: approach others with honor, seek genuine goodwill, and aim to become a true well-wisher rather than a rival.