Shloka 28
Kṛṣṇa Comforts His Parents, Restores Ugrasena, Studies with Sāndīpani, and Returns the Guru’s Son
या: कृष्णरामजन्मर्क्षे मनोदत्ता महामति: । ताश्चाददादनुस्मृत्य कंसेनाधर्मतो हृता: ॥ २८ ॥
yāḥ kṛṣṇa-rāma-janmarkṣe mano-dattā mahā-matiḥ tāś cādadād anusmṛtya kaṁsenādharmato hṛtāḥ
Alors le magnanime Vasudeva se souvint des vaches qu’il avait offertes en son cœur en aumône lors de la naissance de Kṛṣṇa et de Balarāma. Kaṁsa les avait dérobées par injustice ; Vasudeva les recouvra et les donna de nouveau en charité.
At the time of Kṛṣṇa’s appearance, Vasudeva had been imprisoned by Kaṁsa, who had stolen all his cows. Still, Vasudeva had been so jubilant at the birth of the Lord that he had mentally donated ten thousand of his cows to the brāhmaṇas.
FAQs
This verse highlights that offerings made with sincere intention—even first conceived mentally—remain spiritually significant, and a devotee like Akrura later fulfills them in action when circumstances allow.
Kaṁsa ruled through fear and adharma, confiscating others’ wealth; the verse notes that Akrura’s intended gifts were seized unrighteously, showing the contrast between tyranny and devotional integrity.
Keep your sacred intentions and promises, and when obstacles pass, complete them ethically—especially acts of charity and service—without being discouraged by temporary injustice.