Shloka 25
The Brāhmaṇas’ Wives Blessed (Brāhmaṇa-patnī-prasāda) — Ritualism Humbled by Bhakti
स्वागतं वो महाभागा आस्यतां करवाम किम् । यन्नो दिदृक्षया प्राप्ता उपपन्नमिदं हि व: ॥ २५ ॥
svāgataṁ vo mahā-bhāgā āsyatāṁ karavāma kim yan no didṛkṣayā prāptā upapannam idaṁ hi vaḥ
Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa said: “Welcome, O most fortunate ladies. Please sit and be at ease. What may I do for you? That you have come here to see Me is indeed most fitting.”
Just as Śrī Kṛṣṇa welcomed the gopīs who came to dance with Him at night, He similarly welcomed the brāhmaṇas’ wives, whose pure love for Him was proved by their overcoming many hindrances to see the Lord. The word upapannam indicates that although these ladies had rejected their husbands’ orders, their behavior was not at all inappropriate, since their husbands had obviously tried to obstruct their loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
FAQs
It highlights a bhakti-centered culture of humility and service—warmly welcoming others, offering a seat, and asking how one can help.
Having been drawn by devotion to Kṛṣṇa, they received the visitors respectfully, expressing eagerness to serve and affirming that their coming to see them was proper and auspicious.
Practice simple seva: greet people warmly, listen, offer practical help, and let devotion express itself through courteous hospitality and genuine care.