Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 16
Uddhava Sent to Vraja: Consolation to Nanda-Yaśodā and the Gopīs’ Separation
कच्चिदङ्ग महाभाग सखा न: शूरनन्दन: । आस्ते कुशल्यपत्याद्यैर्युक्तो मुक्त: सुहृद्व्रत: ॥ १६ ॥
kaccid aṅga mahā-bhāga sakhā naḥ śūra-nandanaḥ āste kuśaly apatyādyair yukto muktaḥ suhṛd-vrataḥ
[नन्द महाराज ने कहा:] हे महाभाग! क्या हमारे मित्र शूरसेन के पुत्र (वसुदेव) अब कुशल से हैं? क्या वे कारागार से मुक्त होकर अपने बच्चों और सगे-संबंधियों से मिल गए हैं?
FAQs
It shows the Vrajavāsīs’ pure love: even in separation, they inquire about Kṛṣṇa (and His family’s welfare) with heartfelt concern, revealing selfless bhakti.
Uddhava had come from Mathurā, where Kṛṣṇa and His Yādava relatives lived; Nanda naturally asked about their friend from that dynasty—Kṛṣṇa (and His father Vasudeva)—using the family epithet connected to Śūra/Śūrasena.
Practice loyal, principled friendship—consistently wishing others’ good, checking on their welfare, and remaining supportive without selfish motives.