Shloka 60
Brahmā’s Bewilderment and Kṛṣṇa Becoming the Calves and Cowherd Boys
Brahma-vimohana-līlā
यत्र नैसर्गदुर्वैरा: सहासन् नृमृगादय: । मित्राणीवाजितावासद्रुतरुट्तर्षकादिकम् ॥ ६० ॥
yatra naisarga-durvairāḥ sahāsan nṛ-mṛgādayaḥ mitrāṇīvājitāvāsa- druta-ruṭ-tarṣakādikam
വൃന്ദാവനം ഭഗവാന്റെ ദിവ്യധാമം; അവിടെ വിശപ്പ് ഇല്ല, കോപം ഇല്ല, ദാഹം ഇല്ല. സ്വഭാവത്തിൽ വൈരികളായ മനുഷ്യരും ക്രൂരമൃഗങ്ങളും പോലും അവിടെ അതീന്ദ്രിയ സൗഹൃദത്തിൽ ഒരുമിച്ച് വസിക്കുന്നു।
The word vana means “forest.” We are afraid of the forest and do not wish to go there, but in Vṛndāvana the forest animals are as good as demigods, for they have no envy. Even in this material world, in the forest the animals live together, and when they go to drink water they do not attack anyone. Envy develops because of sense gratification, but in Vṛndāvana there is no sense gratification, for the only aim is Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction. Even in this material world, the animals in Vṛndāvana are not envious of the sādhus who live there. The sādhus keep cows and supply milk to the tigers, saying, “Come here and take a little milk.” Thus envy and malice are unknown in Vṛndāvana. That is the difference between Vṛndāvana and the ordinary world. We are horrified to hear the name of vana, the forest, but in Vṛndāvana there is no such horror. Everyone there is happy by pleasing Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇotkīrtana-gāna-nartana-parau . Whether a gosvāmī or a tiger or other ferocious animal, everyone’s business is the same — to please Kṛṣṇa. Even the tigers are also devotees. This is the specific qualification of Vṛndāvana. In Vṛndāvana everyone is happy. The calf is happy, the cat is happy, the dog is happy, the man is happy — everyone. Everyone wants to serve Kṛṣṇa in a different capacity, and thus there is no envy. One may sometimes think that the monkeys in Vṛndāvana are envious, because they cause mischief and steal food, but in Vṛndāvana we find that the monkeys are allowed to take butter, which Kṛṣṇa Himself distributes. Kṛṣṇa personally demonstrates that everyone has the right to live. This is Vṛndāvana life. Why should I live and you die? No. That is material life. The inhabitants of Vṛndāvana think, “Whatever is given by Kṛṣṇa, let us divide it as prasāda and eat.” This mentality cannot appear all of a sudden, but it will gradually develop with Kṛṣṇa consciousness; by sādhana, one can come to this platform.
FAQs
This verse says that where Ajita (Śrī Kṛṣṇa) is present, even natural enemies like humans and wild animals can sit together like friends, because negative impulses such as anger and craving are quickly dispelled.
He is called Ajita—“the unconquerable”—to emphasize that His divine presence is supreme and transformative: merely being in His abode drives away anger, thirst, and similar disturbances.
Keeping company with devotion—through kīrtana, remembrance of Kṛṣṇa, and sādhusanga—reduces hostility and inner agitation, helping relationships become more peaceful and friendly.