Shloka 36
Varṣā-Śarad Vṛndāvana-Śobha: The Beauty of the Rainy and Autumn Seasons in Vraja
गिरयो मुमुचुस्तोयं क्वचिन्न मुमुचु: शिवम् । यथा ज्ञानामृतं काले ज्ञानिनो ददते न वा ॥ ३६ ॥
girayo mumucus toyaṁ kvacin na mumucuḥ śivam yathā jñānāmṛtaṁ kāle jñānino dadate na vā
In this season the mountains sometimes released their pure waters and sometimes did not—just as those learned in transcendental science sometimes bestow the nectar of wisdom, and sometimes refrain.
The first part of this chapter described the rainy season, and the second part has been dealing with the autumn season, which begins when the rain stops. During the rainy season water always flows from the mountains, but during the autumn the water sometimes flows and sometimes does not. Similarly, great saintly teachers sometimes speak expansively on spiritual knowledge, and sometimes they are silent. The self-realized soul is closely in touch with the Supreme Soul, and according to His desires a competent spiritual scientist may or may not describe the Absolute Truth, depending on the specific circumstances.
FAQs
This verse explains that, like mountains that sometimes release water and sometimes withhold it, the wise may give the nectar of knowledge only at the proper time—according to the student’s readiness and the situation.
In the Vrindavana rainy-season descriptions, nature is used as a mirror for spiritual principles. Here, the changing flow from mountains becomes a metaphor for how wisdom and instruction are dispensed with discernment.
Seek knowledge with humility and steadiness, and accept that genuine teachers may reveal deeper truths gradually. Likewise, share spiritual insights responsibly—when they will truly benefit the listener.