Shloka 6
Kṛṣṇa Visits Trivakrā; Akrūra’s Praise and the Hastināpura Mission
आहूय कान्तां नवसङ्गमह्रिया विशङ्कितां कङ्कणभूषिते करे । प्रगृह्य शय्यामधिवेश्य रामया रेमेऽनुलेपार्पणपुण्यलेशया ॥ ६ ॥
āhūya kāntāṁ nava-saṅgama-hriyā viśaṅkitāṁ kaṅkaṇa-bhūṣite kare pragṛhya śayyām adhiveśya rāmayā reme ’nulepārpaṇa-puṇya-leśayā
Appelant sa bien-aimée, inquiète et pudique devant ce nouveau contact, le Seigneur la saisit par la main ornée de bracelets et la fit asseoir sur le lit; ainsi jouit-Il avec la belle jeune fille, dont la seule trace de piété fut d’avoir offert un onguent au Seigneur.
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains that the words nava-saṅgama-hriyā indicate that Trivakrā was in fact a virgin girl at this point. She had been a deformed hunchback, and the Lord had recently transformed her into a beautiful girl. Therefore, although clearly lusting after Śrī Kṛṣṇa, she was naturally shy and anxious.
FAQs
It describes Krishna affectionately calling His consort, taking her hand, seating her on the bed, and enjoying loving pastimes—presenting divine conjugal love as sacred and devotionally sanctified.
The verse indicates “new union” shyness (nava-saṅgama-hriyā), portraying the tender, modest emotions of a devoted consort within Krishna’s intimate Dvārakā līlā.
It highlights that even household affection becomes uplifting when centered on purity, respect, and devotion—encouraging sanctified relationships and remembrance of Krishna in daily life.