Shloka 5
Gopī-gīta: The Song of the Gopīs in Separation
Viraha-bhakti
विरचिताभयं वृष्णिधूर्य ते चरणमीयुषां संसृतेर्भयात् । करसरोरुहं कान्त कामदं शिरसि धेहि न: श्रीकरग्रहम् ॥ ५ ॥
viracitābhayaṁ vṛṣṇi-dhūrya te caraṇam īyuṣāṁ saṁsṛter bhayāt kara-saroruhaṁ kānta kāma-daṁ śirasi dhehi naḥ śrī-kara-graham
Wahai yang terbaik di antara kaum Vṛṣṇi! Tangan-Mu laksana teratai, yang menggenggam tangan Śrī Lakṣmī, menganugerahkan tanpa takut kepada mereka yang mendekati kaki-Mu karena takut akan saṁsāra. Wahai Kekasih, letakkanlah tangan teratai pengabul harapan itu di atas kepala kami.
FAQs
It says Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet create fearlessness for those who approach them, specifically removing the fear born from saṁsāra (repeated birth and death).
In loving separation, they beg for His personal touch and blessing—His hand is described as auspicious and “desire-fulfilling,” meaning His presence alone restores their life and joy.
It points to śaraṇāgati: consciously taking shelter of Kṛṣṇa (through prayer, remembrance, and devotion) as the inner source of fearlessness amid worldly uncertainty.