Shloka 40
The Slaying of Narakāsura (Bhaumāsura), Rescue of the Princesses, and the Pārijāta Episode Begins
स्थापित: सत्यभामाया गृहोद्यानोपशोभन: । अन्वगुर्भ्रमरा: स्वर्गात् तद्गन्धासवलम्पटा: ॥ ४० ॥
sthāpitaḥ satyabhāmāyā gṛhodyānopaśobhanaḥ anvagur bhramarāḥ svargāt tad-gandhāsava-lampaṭāḥ
植えられると、パーリジャータ樹はサティヤバーマー妃の宮殿の庭園を美しく飾った。その香りと甘い樹液に惹かれた蜂たちは、天界からも後を追って来た。
FAQs
This verse describes the divine tree being installed in Satyabhāmā’s garden, so fragrant and celestial that even bees from heaven follow it, highlighting the otherworldly opulence surrounding Krishna’s līlā.
Śukadeva explains it was installed specifically to beautify Satyabhāmā’s home garden, showing Krishna’s affectionate reciprocation with His devotee-queen and the splendor of His pastimes.
It reminds devotees that divine beauty and “heavenly” attractions are ultimately meant to be connected to loving service—true fulfillment comes when opulence and enjoyment are centered on devotion to Bhagavān.