Shloka 22
The Vraja Elders Question Kṛṣṇa’s Identity; Nanda Recounts Garga’s Prophecy
तस्मान्नन्द कुमारोऽयं नारायणसमो गुणै: । श्रिया कीर्त्यानुभावेन तत्कर्मसु न विस्मय: ॥ २२ ॥
tasmān nanda kumāro ’yaṁ nārāyaṇa-samo guṇaiḥ śriyā kīrtyānubhāvena tat-karmasu na vismayaḥ
Ainsi, ô Nanda Mahārāja, cet enfant est l’égal de Nārāyaṇa par Ses qualités transcendantes. Par l’opulence, le saint Nom, la renommée et l’influence, Il est exactement comme Nārāyaṇa; ne sois donc pas étonné de Ses actes.
Nanda here reports to the cowherd men the concluding remarks of Garga Muni, who spoke at the secret birth ceremony of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
FAQs
This verse states that Nanda’s son (Kṛṣṇa) is equal to Nārāyaṇa in qualities, opulence, fame, and divine potency—therefore His extraordinary deeds should not be considered surprising.
In the narrative context of Canto 10, Śukadeva explains that Kṛṣṇa’s miracles are natural for the Supreme Lord; since He is Nārāyaṇa-like in all divine attributes, wondrous acts are expected of Him.
By remembering that the Lord’s power is unlimited, a devotee cultivates faith and steadiness—seeing life’s reversals and blessings through devotion rather than doubt or mere amazement at external events.