Shloka 7
The Appearance of Lord Viṣṇu (Kṛṣṇa) and the Divine Exchange with Yoga-māyā
मुमुचुर्मुनयो देवा: सुमनांसि मुदान्विता: । मन्दं मन्दं जलधरा जगर्जुरनुसागरम् ॥ ७ ॥ निशीथे तमउद्भूते जायमाने जनार्दने । देवक्यां देवरूपिण्यां विष्णु: सर्वगुहाशय: । आविरासीद् यथा प्राच्यां दिशीन्दुरिव पुष्कल: ॥ ८ ॥
mumucur munayo devāḥ sumanāṁsi mudānvitāḥ mandaṁ mandaṁ jaladharā jagarjur anusāgaram
The demigods and great sages, filled with joy, showered flowers, and the clouds gathered and thundered softly like the sound of ocean waves. In the dense darkness of midnight, as Janārdana was being born, Viṣṇu—who dwells in the innermost heart of all—manifested from the heart of Devakī, divine in nature, like the full moon rising on the eastern horizon.
As stated in the Brahma-saṁhitā (5.37) :
FAQs
This verse describes devas and sages joyfully showering flowers, while clouds gently thunder—natural and celestial signs celebrating the Lord’s appearance.
Flower showers signify divine approval and worship—devas recognize Krishna as the Supreme Lord and celebrate His descent to protect dharma.
Cultivate gratitude and reverence for the Lord’s presence—celebrate divine remembrance (japa, kirtan, festivals) with a joyful, worshipful heart.