Shloka 3
Kṛṣṇa’s Queens, Their Sons, and Balarāma’s Victory over Rukmī at Dice
Aniruddha–Rocanā Marriage Context
चार्वब्जकोशवदनायतबाहुनेत्र- सप्रेमहासरसवीक्षितवल्गुजल्पै: । सम्मोहिता भगवतो न मनो विजेतुं स्वैर्विभ्रमै: समशकन् वनिता विभूम्न: ॥ ३ ॥
cārv-abja-kośa-vadanāyata-bāhu-netra- sa-prema-hāsa-rasa-vīkṣita-valgu-jalpaiḥ sammohitā bhagavato na mano vijetuṁ svair vibhramaiḥ samaśakan vanitā vibhūmnaḥ
至上主の妃たちは、蓮華のように麗しい御顔、長い御腕と大きな御眼、愛と微笑みを湛えた眼差し、そして甘美な語らいにすっかり魅了された。だが、いかなる艶やかな振る舞いを尽くしても、全能の主の御心を征服することはできなかった。
The previous verse stated that Lord Kṛṣṇa’s queens could not understand the truth of the Lord. This truth is explained in the present verse. The Lord is all-powerful, full in Himself, with infinite opulence.
FAQs
This verse shows that even though the queens’ affectionate smiles, glances, and sweet words could enchant the Lord’s devotees’ hearts, they still could not overpower the Supreme Lord’s mind—highlighting His complete independence and mastery over Himself.
Lotus imagery emphasizes purity, auspiciousness, and captivating beauty; Śukadeva uses it to portray the queens’ charm while simultaneously teaching that Kṛṣṇa, though responsive to devotion, is never controlled by material allure.
Cultivate affection and sweetness in relationships, but also practice inner self-mastery—learning not to be ruled by attraction, flattery, or emotional impulses, as the Supreme Lord exemplifies perfect control.