Shloka 31
Varṣā-Śarad Vṛndāvana-Śobha: The Beauty of the Rainy and Autumn Seasons in Vraja
शाद्वलोपरि संविश्य चर्वतो मीलितेक्षणान् । तृप्तान् वृषान् वत्सतरान् गाश्च स्वोधोभरश्रमा: ॥ ३० ॥ प्रावृट्श्रियं च तां वीक्ष्य सर्वकालसुखावहाम् । भगवान् पूजयां चक्रे आत्मशक्त्युपबृंहिताम् ॥ ३१ ॥
śādvalopari saṁviśya carvato mīlitekṣaṇān tṛptān vṛṣān vatsatarān gāś ca svodho-bhara-śramāḥ
Der Herr betrachtete die zufriedenen Stiere, Kälber und Kühe, die auf dem grünen Gras saßen und mit geschlossenen Augen wiederkäuten, und Er sah, wie die Kühe durch die Last ihrer schweren, milchgefüllten Euter ermüdet waren. Als Er die Schönheit und Fülle der Regenzeit in Vṛndāvana schaute — eine Quelle des Glücks zu allen Zeiten, entfaltet aus Seiner eigenen inneren Potenz — erwies der Bhagavān dieser Jahreszeit ehrfürchtige Verehrung.
The lush beauty of the rainy season in Vṛndāvana is meant to enhance the pleasure pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Thus, to set the scene for the Lord’s loving affairs, His internal potency makes all the arrangements described in this chapter.
FAQs
It portrays Kṛṣṇa intimately present among the cows and calves—resting on the grass while they peacefully chew cud—showing His tender, pastoral Vraja-līlā.
The scene highlights the natural rhythm of Vraja and Kṛṣṇa’s affectionate guardianship—He delights in their contentment and shares their simple, loving village atmosphere.
Cultivate simplicity and contentment: take time to rest the mind, observe nature, and remember God in ordinary moments rather than only in dramatic events.