Shloka 36
The Solar Eclipse at Samanta-pañcaka and the Great Reunion of Yādavas, Pāṇḍavas, and Vraja
रोहिणी देवकी चाथ परिष्वज्य व्रजेश्वरीम् । स्मरन्त्यौ तत्कृतां मैत्रीं बाष्पकण्ठ्यौ समूचतु: ॥ ३६ ॥
rohiṇī devakī cātha pariṣvajya vrajeśvarīm smarantyau tat-kṛtāṁ maitrīṁ bāṣpa-kaṇṭhyau samūcatuḥ
Alors Rohiṇī et Devakī étreignirent la Reine de Vraja (Yaśodā). Se souvenant de l’amitié fidèle qu’elle leur avait témoignée, la gorge nouée de larmes, elles lui dirent ceci.
At this time, according to Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī, Śrī Vasudeva invited Nanda outside to meet Ugrasena and the other elder Yadus. Taking this opportunity, Rohiṇī and Devakī talked with Queen Yaśodā.
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This verse shows Devakī and Rohiṇī embracing Yaśodā and remembering her maitrī—her affectionate friendship and kindness—revealing deep family-like bonds centered on Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma.
They were overwhelmed by remembrance of Yaśodā’s loving care and goodwill, and the emotional reunion made their voices choke with tears.
Cultivate heartfelt gratitude and affectionate support for those who serve and care for others; sincere remembrance of kindness strengthens relationships and softens the heart.