Shloka 15
Sudāmā Brāhmaṇa: Divine Friendship, Guru-bhakti, and the Lord’s Grace
स तानादाय विप्राग्र्य: प्रययौ द्वारकां किल । कृष्णसन्दर्शनं मह्यं कथं स्यादिति चिन्तयन् ॥ १५ ॥
sa tān ādāya viprāgryaḥ prayayau dvārakāṁ kila kṛṣṇa-sandarśanaṁ mahyaṁ kathaṁ syād iti cintayan
Taking the flat rice, the saintly brāhmaṇa set off for Dvārakā, all the while wondering, “How will I be able to obtain Lord Kṛṣṇa’s audience?”
Among other things, Sudāmā assumed that the gatekeepers would stop him.
FAQs
This verse shows Sudāmā approaching with deep humility and self-doubt, reflecting that sincere longing for Kṛṣṇa’s audience is itself a devotional mood.
Although dear to Kṛṣṇa, Sudāmā felt materially insignificant and unqualified; his brāhmaṇa humility made him wonder how he could meet the Lord in royal Dvārakā.
Approach spiritual life with sincerity rather than entitlement—offer what you can, keep humility, and let longing for divine connection guide your actions.