Shloka 8
Nanda’s Captivity by Varuṇa and the Revelation of the Spiritual World
Brahma-hrada
ममाप्यनुग्रहं कृष्ण कर्तुमर्हस्यशेषदृक् । गोविन्द नीयतामेष पिता ते पितृवत्सल ॥ ८ ॥
mamāpy anugrahaṁ kṛṣṇa kartum arhasy aśeṣa-dṛk govinda nīyatām eṣa pitā te pitṛ-vatsala
おおクリシュナ、すべてを見通す御方よ、私にも慈悲をお与えください。おおゴーヴィンダ、あなたは父上に深く慈しまれる方。どうか父上を家へお連れください。
FAQs
This verse addresses Krishna as aśeṣa-dṛk, affirming that He knows everything and thus can perfectly bestow mercy and set right any situation, including freeing His devotee Nanda.
After Nanda Maharaja was brought to Varuna’s realm, Varuna recognized Krishna’s supreme position and, seeking Krishna’s favor, requested that Nanda—Krishna’s father—be respectfully led away (released) due to Krishna’s affection for him.
Approach God with humility, acknowledge His omniscience, and sincerely pray for mercy—trusting that divine compassion can resolve even fearful or confusing circumstances.