Shloka 12
Kṛṣṇa’s Daily Life in Dvārakā; the Captive Kings’ Appeal; Nārada Announces the Rājasūya
अवेक्ष्याज्यं तथादर्शं गोवृषद्विजदेवता: । कामांश्च सर्ववर्णानां पौरान्त:पुरचारिणाम् । प्रदाप्य प्रकृती: कामै: प्रतोष्य प्रत्यनन्दत ॥ १२ ॥
avekṣyājyaṁ tathādarśaṁ go-vṛṣa-dvija-devatāḥ kāmāṁś ca sarva-varṇānāṁ paurāntaḥ-pura-cāriṇām pradāpya prakṛtīḥ kāmaiḥ pratoṣya pratyanandata
Kemudian Ia memandang ghee, cermin, sapi dan banteng, para brāhmaṇa serta para dewa, dan memastikan bahwa orang-orang dari semua golongan yang tinggal di istana dan di seluruh kota dipuaskan dengan pemberian. Setelah itu Ia menyapa para menteri-Nya, menyenangkan mereka dengan memenuhi segala keinginan mereka.
FAQs
This verse shows Kṛṣṇa Himself honoring cows, bulls, brāhmaṇas, and the deities—presenting it as righteous conduct (dharma) and a devotional priority for societal well-being.
As the ideal ruler and householder, Kṛṣṇa satisfied people according to their rightful needs and dispositions, maintaining harmony and expressing compassion through appropriate charity.
Practice dharmic generosity: respect sacred values (God, elders, teachers), care for dependents, and give thoughtfully—supporting others in ways that genuinely help them.