Mucukunda’s Departure; Jarāsandha’s Pursuit; Prelude to Rukmiṇī’s Abduction
Rukmiṇī’s Message Begins
बदर्याश्रममासाद्य नरनारायणालयम् । सर्वद्वन्द्वसह: शान्तस्तपसाराधयद्धरिम् ॥ ४ ॥
badary-āśramam āsādya nara-nārāyaṇālayam sarva-dvandva-sahaḥ śāntas tapasārādhayad dharim
Ia tiba di Badarikāśrama, kediaman Tuhan Nara-Nārāyaṇa; di sana, menahan segala dualitas dengan damai, ia memuja Śrī Hari melalui tapa yang berat.
This verse states that by reaching a sacred place like Badarikāśrama and practicing tapasya with peace and endurance, one can worship and please Lord Hari.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī is narrating this verse to Mahārāja Parīkṣit as part of the events surrounding Rukmiṇī’s message and the unfolding narrative.
By remaining steady through opposites like comfort and discomfort, praise and blame, one can keep the mind peaceful and continue devotional practice without being shaken by changing circumstances.