Shloka 30
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
The Lord watched the satisfied bulls, calves, and cows seated upon the green grass, chewing with eyes half closed, and He saw the cows wearied by the burden of their heavy, milk-filled udders. Beholding the beauty and abundance of Vṛndāvana’s rainy season—ever a source of joy, expanded from His own internal potency—the Bhagavān offered it reverent honor.
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
This verse shows Kṛṣṇa peacefully sitting on the grass and attentively observing the satisfied cows, calves, and bulls—highlighting His intimate, protective bond with Vraja’s cattle as Govinda.
The imagery emphasizes Vraja’s abundance and nourishment; the cows are so full of milk that their udders feel heavy, and after grazing they rest contentedly under Kṛṣṇa’s care.
Cultivate contentment and simple living—seeing divinity in daily care, gratitude for nourishment, and a calm, attentive presence like Kṛṣṇa’s in Vraja.