Shloka 43
Akrūra’s Journey to Vraja and His Devotional Vision of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma
इत्थं सूनृतया वाचा नन्देन सुसभाजित: । अक्रूर: परिपृष्टेन जहावध्वपरिश्रमम् ॥ ४३ ॥
itthaṁ sūnṛtayā vācā nandena su-sabhājitaḥ akrūraḥ paripṛṣṭena jahāv adhva-pariśramam
Geehrt durch Nanda Maharaja mit diesen wahren und angenehmen Worten der Erkundigung, vergaß Akrura die Müdigkeit seiner Reise.
Thus end the purports of the humble servants of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to the Tenth Canto, Thirty eighth Chapter, of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, entitled “Akrūra’s Arrival in Vṛndāvana.”
FAQs
This verse shows that sincere reception—sweet, truthful speech and respectful inquiry—uplifts a visitor and removes weariness, highlighting devotional hospitality as a virtue in Vraja.
As the leader of Vraja, Nanda welcomed the arriving guest properly; his warm words and attentive questions honored Akrūra and set a respectful tone for the unfolding Krishna–Mathurā journey narrative.
Speak with honesty that is also considerate; when receiving others, combine respectful questions with warmth—this builds trust and eases others’ stress, just as Akrūra’s fatigue was relieved.