Srimad Bhagavatam — Prathama Skandha, Shloka 31
The Departure of Lord Kṛṣṇa from Hastināpura
एवंविधा गदन्तीनां स गिर: पुरयोषिताम् । निरीक्षणेनाभिनन्दन् सस्मितेन ययौ हरि: ॥ ३१ ॥
evaṁvidhā gadantīnāṁ sa giraḥ pura-yoṣitām nirīkṣaṇenābhinandan sasmitena yayau hariḥ
এভাবে নগরের নারীরা যখন তাঁকে সম্ভাষণ করে কথা বলছিল, তখন ভগবান হরি মৃদু হাস্যে তাদের শুভ অভিবাদন গ্রহণ করলেন, কৃপাদৃষ্টিতে তাদের দিকে চেয়ে নগর ত্যাগ করে প্রস্থান করলেন।
FAQs
In this verse, Krishna responds to the city women’s affectionate words not with speech, but by a gracious glance and a gentle smile—showing personal reciprocation and acceptance of their devotion.
In the narrative of Canto 1, Chapter 10, Krishna is leaving after protecting and consoling the Pandavas; the residents, especially the women, express their devotion and longing as they behold Him departing.
Devotional service is met with divine response in subtle ways; a practitioner learns to value inner reassurance and grace, remaining steady in bhakti even when God’s reply is not verbal or dramatic.