Shloka 2
Kṛṣṇa Swallows the Forest Fire (Dāvāgni-līlā) and Restores the Herd
अजा गावो महिष्यश्च निर्विशन्त्यो वनाद् वनम् । ईषीकाटवीं निर्विविशु: क्रन्दन्त्यो दावतर्षिता: ॥ २ ॥
ajā gāvo mahiṣyaś ca nirviśantyo vanād vanam īṣīkāṭavīṁ nirviviśuḥ krandantyo dāva-tarṣitāḥ
山羊や牛や水牛は森から森へとさまよい、ついに鋭い葦の茂る場所へ入り込んだ。近くの山火事の熱で喉が渇き、苦しげに鳴き叫んだ。
FAQs
This verse describes the cows, goats, and buffaloes becoming distressed in a forest fire and crying out, setting the scene for Kṛṣṇa’s protective mercy toward Vraja’s animals and residents.
They have wandered into a dry reed-thicket and are overwhelmed by the heat and thirst produced by the spreading forest fire, so they cry in fear and pain.
When overwhelmed by “forest-fire” situations—sudden crises and anxiety—this verse encourages turning toward the Lord with sincerity, like the helpless crying of Vraja’s creatures, trusting divine shelter and guidance.