Shloka 18
Gopī-gīta Aftermath: Kṛṣṇa Returns and Explains Divine Non-Reciprocation
Rāsa-līlā Dialogue
भजन्त्यभजतो ये वै करुणा: पितरौ यथा । धर्मो निरपवादोऽत्र सौहृदं च सुमध्यमा: ॥ १८ ॥
bhajanty abhajato ye vai karuṇāḥ pitarau yathā dharmo nirapavādo ’tra sauhṛdaṁ ca su-madhyamāḥ
Ô gopīs à la taille fine, certains servent avec dévotion même ceux qui ne répondent pas ; ils sont vraiment compatissants, tels des parents au tendre amour naturel. Ils suivent le dharma sans reproche et sont de véritables bienveillants.
FAQs
In this verse, the gopīs praise those who continue to serve with compassion even without reciprocation, calling it blameless dharma and genuine goodwill.
They highlight unconditional care: just as parents nurture a child without expecting return, pure devotion and friendship remain steady even when the beloved seems unresponsive.
Practice steady service and kindness without keeping score—especially in family, community, and spiritual life—making compassion and integrity the measure of real friendship.