Shloka 24
The Vraja Elders Question Kṛṣṇa’s Identity; Nanda Recounts Garga’s Prophecy
इति नन्दवच: श्रुत्वा गर्गगीतं व्रजौकस: । मुदिता नन्दमानर्चु: कृष्णं च गतविस्मया: ॥ २४ ॥
iti nanda-vacaḥ śrutvā garga-gītaṁ taṁ vrajaukasaḥ muditā nandam ānarcuḥ kṛṣṇaṁ ca gata-vismayāḥ
നന്ദ മഹാരാജൻ ഗർഗ മുനിയുടെ വാക്കുകൾ പറഞ്ഞത് കേട്ട വ്രജവാസികൾ ആനന്ദിതരായി. അവരുടെ ആശ്ചര്യം മാറി, അവർ വലിയ ആദരത്തോടെ നന്ദനെയും ഭഗവാൻ കൃഷ്ണനെയും ആരാധിച്ചു.
Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī explains that in this verse the word ānarcuḥ indicates that the residents of Vṛndāvana honored Nanda and Kṛṣṇa with such offerings as fragrances, garlands and garments brought from their homes. Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura adds that the residents of Vṛndāvana honored Nanda and Kṛṣṇa with loving offerings of jewels and gold coins. Apparently, Lord Kṛṣṇa was playing in the forest when this conversation took place, so when He returned home the residents of Vṛndāvana encouraged Him by decorating Him with beautiful yellow garments, necklaces, armlets, earrings and crowns, and by shouting, “All glories, all glories to the jewel of Vṛndāvana!”
FAQs
This verse shows that when Nanda repeated Garga Muni’s prediction, the Vraja residents became joyful and their doubts faded, leading them to honor Nanda and worship Kṛṣṇa with firm devotion.
Because Nanda revealed and affirmed Garga Muni’s authoritative words about Kṛṣṇa, strengthening everyone’s faith; they respected Nanda as the guardian and foremost devotee who protected and guided the community.
Seek clarity through śāstra-based guidance, hear about the Lord from trustworthy devotees, and let doubt give way to steady practice—honoring devotees and worshiping Kṛṣṇa with gratitude and confidence.