Shloka 36
Kṛṣṇa Enters Mathurā: City Splendor, Devotees’ Reception, and the Washerman’s Fate
याताशु बालिशा मैवं प्रार्थ्यं यदि जिजीवीषा । बध्नन्ति घ्नन्ति लुम्पन्ति दृप्तं राजकुलानि वै ॥ ३६ ॥
yātāśu bāliśā maivaṁ prārthyaṁ yadi jijīvīṣā badhnanti ghnanti lumpanti dṛptaṁ rāja-kulāni vai
愚か者ども、さっさと立ち去れ！生きたければそんな願いはするな。度を越して大胆な者は、王の者に縛られ、殺され、財を奪われるのだ。
FAQs
This verse warns that arrogant royal houses may bind, harm, or plunder, so one should not naïvely plead before oppressive rulers.
As Kṛṣṇa was being taken toward Mathurā under Kaṁsa’s influence, Akrūra cautioned the gopīs not to confront royal authority impulsively, since Kaṁsa’s regime was dangerous.
Do not be naïve about abusive power—use wisdom, caution, and proper channels, while keeping faith in the Lord’s protection rather than reacting recklessly.