Shloka 18
Akrūra’s Mission: The Departure from Vraja and the Yamunā Vision of Viṣṇu-Ananta
गतिं सुललितां चेष्टां स्निग्धहासावलोकनम् । शोकापहानि नर्माणि प्रोद्दामचरितानि च ॥ १७ ॥ चिन्तयन्त्यो मुकुन्दस्य भीता विरहकातरा: । समेता: सङ्घश: प्रोचुरश्रुमुख्योऽच्युताशया: ॥ १८ ॥
gatiṁ su-lalitāṁ ceṣṭāṁ snigdha-hāsāvalokanam śokāpahāni narmāṇi proddāma-caritāni ca
ムクンダとの別離を思うだけで恐れたゴーピーたちは、彼の優美な歩み、リーラー、慈しみの微笑みを伴う眼差し、悲しみを払う戯れ言、そして激しい英雄の御業を思い巡らし、迫る大いなる別離に深く動揺した。彼女たちは群れをなして集まり、涙に覆われた顔で、心をアチュタに寄せつつ語り合った。
FAQs
This verse shows the gopīs absorbed in smaraṇa—remembering Kṛṣṇa’s gait, smiles, glances, jokes, and daring deeds—where remembrance itself sustains devotion and counters grief.
Because Kṛṣṇa has departed, their hearts naturally cling to the intimate details of His presence—especially the affectionate humor and looks that used to remove their sorrow.
In distress, consciously remember specific qualities and pastimes of the Lord (names, forms, deeds) to steady the mind and transform grief into devotional focus.