Shloka 35
The Murder of Satrājit and the Recovery of the Syamantaka Jewel
पूजयित्वाभिभाष्यैनं कथयित्वा प्रिया: कथा: । विज्ञाताखिलचित्तज्ञ: स्मयमान उवाच ह ॥ ३५ ॥ ननु दानपते न्यस्तस्त्वय्यास्ते शतधन्वना । स्यमन्तको मनि: श्रीमान् विदित: पूर्वमेव न: ॥ ३६ ॥
pūjayitvābhibhāṣyainaṁ kathayitvā priyāḥ kathāḥ vijñātākhila-citta jñaḥ smayamāna uvāca ha
Kṛṣṇa honora Akrūra, le salua en confidence et lui adressa des paroles aimables. Puis le Seigneur omniscient, qui connaissait son cœur, sourit et dit : « Ô maître de la charité, le splendide joyau Syamantaka que Śatadhanvā a déposé sous ta garde est sûrement encore auprès de toi ; nous le savons depuis longtemps. »
Lord Kṛṣṇa’s treatment of Akrūra here confirms that he is actually a great devotee of the Lord.
FAQs
This verse describes Kṛṣṇa as “the knower of all minds,” indicating His divine omniscience even while He behaves with gentle, human-like courtesy in His pastimes.
Because Kṛṣṇa models dharmic conduct—showing respect, building goodwill, and then speaking with clarity—especially in sensitive matters connected to the Syamantaka jewel episode.
Approach difficult conversations with respect and warmth first; then speak truthfully and calmly—combining etiquette with integrity.