Shloka 35
Akrūra’s Mission: The Departure from Vraja and the Yamunā Vision of Viṣṇu-Ananta
तास्तथा तप्यतीर्वीक्ष्य स्वप्रस्थाने यदूत्तम: । सान्त्वयामास सप्रेमैरायास्य इति दौत्यकै: ॥ ३५ ॥
tās tathā tapyatīr vīkṣya sva-prasthāṇe yadūttamaḥ sāntvayām asa sa-premair āyāsya iti dautyakaiḥ
旅立ちの折、ヤドゥ族の至高者シュリー・クリシュナは、ゴーピーたちがそのように苦しむのを見て、愛をこめて使者を送り、こう約束して慰めた。「必ず戻る。」
FAQs
In this verse, Śrī Kṛṣṇa sees the gopīs suffering at His departure and comforts them with loving assurances, sending messages through emissaries that He will return.
The narrative portrays Kṛṣṇa’s departure as part of His unfolding līlā and responsibilities; yet He remains compassionate, arranging consolation through affectionate words and promises conveyed by messengers.
Even when one cannot feel immediate closeness to the Divine, one can deepen devotion through remembrance, trust in the Lord’s compassion, and steady practice—turning longing into focused bhakti.