Shloka 28
Gokula’s Wonder, Kṛṣṇa’s Bhakta-vaśyatā, the Move to Vṛndāvana, and the Slaying of Vatsāsura and Bakāsura
वनं वृन्दावनं नाम पशव्यं नवकाननम् । गोपगोपीगवां सेव्यं पुण्याद्रितृणवीरुधम् ॥ २८ ॥
vanaṁ vṛndāvanaṁ nāma paśavyaṁ nava-kānanam gopa-gopī-gavāṁ sevyaṁ puṇyādri-tṛṇa-vīrudham
Between Nandeśvara and Mahāvana lies a forest called Vṛndāvana, most fit for the herds, filled with fresh groves and gardens. It is a blessed place, dear to the gopas, gopīs, and cows, rich with sacred hills, grasses, plants, and creepers.
Vṛndāvana is situated between Nandeśvara and Mahāvana. Formerly the cowherd men had shifted to Mahāvana, but still there were disturbances. Therefore the cowherd men selected Vṛndāvana, which was between the two villages, and decided to go there.
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It describes Vṛndāvana as a fresh, grazing-friendly forest lovingly frequented by the gopas, gopīs, and cows, rich with sacred hills, grasses, and creepers—highlighting it as a holy setting for Kṛṣṇa’s Vraja pastimes.
To establish the sacred atmosphere of Vraja where Kṛṣṇa’s childhood līlās unfold, and to show how the land, cows, and devotees are harmoniously connected in devotional life centered on Kṛṣṇa.
It encourages a dharmic, devotional lifestyle that honors sacred places, protects and cares for cows and nature, and cultivates simple living with remembrance of Kṛṣṇa.