Shloka 21
Balarāma Humbles the Kurus and Rescues Sāmba
उग्रसेन: क्षितेशेशो यद् व आज्ञापयत् प्रभु: । तदव्यग्रधिय: श्रुत्वा कुरुध्वमविलम्बितम् ॥ २१ ॥
ugrasenaḥ kṣiteśeśo yad va ājñāpayat prabhuḥ tad avyagra-dhiyaḥ śrutvā kurudhvam avilambitam
[বলরাম বললেন:] উগ্রসেন আমাদের প্রভু এবং রাজাদেরও অধিপতি। তিনি যা আদেশ করেছেন তা একাগ্রচিত্তে শোনো, এবং বিলম্ব না করে তা সম্পন্ন করো।
FAQs
This verse highlights proper rajadharma and social order: although Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord, He supports Ugrasena’s rightful kingship and instructs the Yādavas to follow the king’s command promptly and attentively.
“Avyagra-dhiyaḥ” means “with undistracted, unagitated minds,” indicating focused hearing and a calm, service-ready disposition while receiving instructions.
Listen carefully before acting, respect legitimate leadership and elders, and execute your duties quickly and sincerely—turning obedience and prompt service into practical bhakti.