Sudāmā Brāhmaṇa: Divine Friendship, Guru-bhakti, and the Lord’s Grace
सख्यु: प्रियस्य विप्रर्षेरङ्गसङ्गातिनिर्वृत: । प्रीतो व्यमुञ्चदब्बिन्दून् नेत्राभ्यां पुष्करेक्षण: ॥ १९ ॥
sakhyuḥ priyasya viprarṣer aṅga-saṅgāti-nirvṛtaḥ prīto vyamuñcad ab-bindūn netrābhyāṁ puṣkarekṣaṇaḥ
अपने प्रिय मित्र, उस श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण के अंग-स्पर्श से कमलनयन भगवान अत्यन्त आनन्दित हुए और प्रेमवश नेत्रों से अश्रु-बिन्दु बहाने लगे।
Because Kṛṣṇa was overwhelmed with affectionate joy upon embracing His dear devotee and childhood friend Sudāmā; His tears reveal His intimate reciprocation with pure devotion.
This verse shows that Kṛṣṇa is not distant—He becomes personally delighted by a devotee’s loving presence and responds with visible signs of prema, such as tears and heartfelt embrace.
Cultivate sincere, humble devotion and trust that the Lord values love over status or wealth; genuine affection and purity of heart draw divine reciprocation.