Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 39
The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty and Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Departure
श्रीभगवानुवाच मा भैर्जरे त्वमुत्तिष्ठ काम एष कृतो हि मे । याहि त्वं मदनुज्ञात: स्वर्गं सुकृतिनां पदम् ॥ ३९ ॥
śrī-bhagavān uvāca mā bhair jare tvam uttiṣṭha kāma eṣa kṛto hi me yāhi tvaṁ mad-anujñātaḥ svargaṁ su-kṛtināṁ padam
至上主は言われた。「愛するジャラよ、恐れることはない。立ちなさい。なされたことは、実は私自身の望みであったのだ。私の許可のもと、今すぐ徳高き者たちの住処へ行きなさい。」
FAQs
In this verse, Krishna tells Jarā not to fear, explaining that the event occurred by His arrangement—teaching that surrender to the Lord removes fear and reveals divine purpose.
After Jarā unknowingly caused Krishna’s departure from the world, Krishna reassured him, revealed it was part of His plan, and granted him permission to attain a heavenly destination.
Do your duty sincerely, repent and correct mistakes when they occur, and cultivate trust that the Lord can transform even painful outcomes into spiritual progress.