Shloka 30

The Kātyāyanī-vrata, the Stealing of the Gopīs’ Garments, and Kṛṣṇa’s Teaching on Purified Desire

Devanagari script

निदघार्कातपे तिग्मे छायाभि: स्वाभिरात्मन: । आतपत्रायितान् वीक्ष्य द्रुमानाह व्रजौकस: ॥ ३० ॥

Transliteration

nidaghārkātape tigme chāyābhiḥ svābhir ātmanaḥ ātapatrāyitān vīkṣya drumān āha vrajaukasaḥ

Translation

Als die sengende Hitze der Sommersonne stark wurde, sah der Herr Kṛṣṇa, dass die Bäume Ihn mit ihrem eigenen Schatten wie mit Sonnenschirmen bedeckten; da sprach Er zu Seinen Freunden aus Vraja.

Synonyms

निदाघ-अर्क-आतपेin the summer sun-heat

तिग्मेsharp, intense

छायाभिःwith (their) shades

स्वाभिःtheir own

आत्मनःof themselves

आतपत्रायितान्acting like umbrellas

वीक्ष्यhaving seen

द्रुमान्the trees

आहsaid

व्रज-ओकसःthe residents of Vraja

Characters & Entities

Śrī Kṛṣṇa

Vrajavāsīs (residents of Vraja)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the trees of Vraja serving others?

This verse highlights how the Vraja trees, by their own shade, protect others from scorching heat—an image of selfless, compassionate service that supports bhakti.

Why does Śukadeva Gosvāmī mention the shade-giving trees in Canto 10 Chapter 22?

He sets the scene for Kṛṣṇa’s words to the Vrajavāsīs, using the trees’ umbrella-like shade to emphasize Vraja’s nurturing, devotional atmosphere where even nature serves the Lord’s līlā.

Practical application of this shloka’s teaching in modern life?

Like the trees that give shade without asking anything in return, practice quiet service—use your time, resources, or skills to protect and uplift others, especially in devotional community.