Shloka 31
Varṣā-Śarad Vṛndāvana-Śobha: The Beauty of the Rainy and Autumn Seasons in Vraja
शाद्वलोपरि संविश्य चर्वतो मीलितेक्षणान् । तृप्तान् वृषान् वत्सतरान् गाश्च स्वोधोभरश्रमा: ॥ ३० ॥ प्रावृट्श्रियं च तां वीक्ष्य सर्वकालसुखावहाम् । भगवान् पूजयां चक्रे आत्मशक्त्युपबृंहिताम् ॥ ३१ ॥
śādvalopari saṁviśya carvato mīlitekṣaṇān tṛptān vṛṣān vatsatarān gāś ca svodho-bhara-śramāḥ
主は青々とした草の上に座し、目を閉じて反芻する満ち足りた牡牛・子牛・雌牛を御覧になり、雌牛が乳で重く満ちた乳房の負担に疲れているのも見て取られた。ついで、あらゆる時に喜びをもたらすヴリンダーヴァナの雨季の麗しさと豊饒—御自身の内なるシャクティより展開したもの—を観じ、主はその季節を敬い讃えて礼拝された。
The lush beauty of the rainy season in Vṛndāvana is meant to enhance the pleasure pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Thus, to set the scene for the Lord’s loving affairs, His internal potency makes all the arrangements described in this chapter.
FAQs
It portrays Kṛṣṇa intimately present among the cows and calves—resting on the grass while they peacefully chew cud—showing His tender, pastoral Vraja-līlā.
The scene highlights the natural rhythm of Vraja and Kṛṣṇa’s affectionate guardianship—He delights in their contentment and shares their simple, loving village atmosphere.
Cultivate simplicity and contentment: take time to rest the mind, observe nature, and remember God in ordinary moments rather than only in dramatic events.