Shloka 4
Akrūra’s Journey to Vraja and His Devotional Vision of Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma
ममैतद् दुर्लभं मन्य उत्तम:श्लोकदर्शनम् । विषयात्मनो यथा ब्रह्मकीर्तनं शूद्रजन्मन: ॥ ४ ॥
mamaitad durlabhaṁ manya uttamaḥ-śloka-darśanam viṣayātmano yathā brahma- kīrtanaṁ śūdra-janmanaḥ
Absorbé dans la jouissance des sens, je pense qu’il m’est aussi rare d’obtenir la vision du Seigneur Uttamaḥśloka qu’il est rare, pour un né śūdra, de réciter les mantras védiques.
FAQs
This verse shows that seeing Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Uttamaḥ-śloka) is extremely rare for one absorbed in sense enjoyment; it is attained by devotion rather than worldly absorption.
As Akrūra approached Vṛndāvana, he reflected on his own unworthiness and the extraordinary mercy required to see Kṛṣṇa, expressing deep humility and reverence.
Reduce sense-centered living and increase sincere hearing, chanting, and remembrance of God; humility and devotion make spiritual realization accessible.