Shloka 31
Kṛṣṇa Kills Dantavakra; Balarāma’s Pilgrimage and the Slaying of Romaharṣaṇa
अजानतैवाचरितस्त्वया ब्रह्मवधो यथा । योगेश्वरस्य भवतो नाम्नायोऽपि नियामक: ॥ ३१ ॥ यद्येतद् ब्रह्महत्याया: पावनं लोकपावन । चरिष्यति भवाँल्लोकसङ्ग्रहोऽनन्यचोदित: ॥ ३२ ॥
ajānataivācaritas tvayā brahma-vadho yathā yogeśvarasya bhavato nāmnāyo ’pi niyāmakaḥ
あなたは知らずしてバラモンを殺してしまいました。もちろん、啓示された聖典の命令であっても、すべての神秘力の主であるあなたを縛ることはできません。しかし、全世界の浄化者よ、もしあなたが自らの自由意志で、このバラモン殺しのための定められた浄化を行うならば、人々はあなたの模範によって大きな恩恵を受けるでしょう。
FAQs
This verse acknowledges the gravity of brahmahatyā, yet points to Kṛṣṇa’s unique position as the supreme controller of the Vedic order, implying that His actions transcend ordinary karmic fault while still honoring dharma for the world’s instruction.
Because Kṛṣṇa is yogeśvara and the source behind scriptural law; the speaker highlights the paradox that although an apparent fault occurred, Kṛṣṇa ultimately governs the very rules by which faults are judged.
Take responsibility for harm done, honor ethical and spiritual guidelines, and seek purification through sincere rectification—while remembering that divine will is higher than our limited judgments.